By Canadian Press

Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

Mar 28, 2025 | 2:06 PM

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s soccer confederation has fired coach Dorival Júnior after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team.

Júnior’s sacking on Friday came three days after a 4-1 defeat at Argentina, Brazil’s worst defeat in a World Cup qualifier.

His replacement has yet to be picked.

Brazil is fifth in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The top six qualify automatically.

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Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press