Júnior’s sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president came three days after a 4-1 defeat to Argentina, Brazil’s heaviest defeat in a World Cup qualifier.

Dorival Júnior has been sacked as the head coach of Brazil following Tuesday’s 4-1 defeat to rivals, Argentina. His dismissal was confirmed by Brazil’s football confederation, CBF, on Friday. Argentina secured their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with the win in Buenos Aires,

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Junior with immediate effect in light of the Selecao’s humiliating loss to Argentina. The five-time world champions were thumped in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, condemned to a 4-1 defeat by their fierce rivals as their World Cup qualification struggles continued.