Two teams struggling through disappointing World Cup qualifying campaigns meet on Thursday when Chile hosts Brazil.
For the home side, it will be the first game since a truly embarrassing result last month. Bolivia came to Santiago and defeated La Roja 2-1, securing its first away victory in South American qualifying since 1993.
That defeat left Chile in ninth place out of 10 teams, with just five points through eight matches.
Brazil is stunningly in danger of not qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ever, even with the tournament expanded to 48 teams. The Seleção is in fifth place, level on points with Venezuela in the sixth and final qualifying position.
The pressure on head coach Dorival Júnior will be huge, as he could end this window without a job if Brazil can’t secure positive results against Chile and Peru.
Brazil will enter this window shorthanded, with starting goalkeeper Alisson, star forward Vinícius Jr., and defenders Éder Militão and Bremer all out due to injury.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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