An 89th-minute goal by substitute Luiz Henrique gave Brazil a 2-1 away win over Chile in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

The win meant under-pressure Brazil coach Dorival Júnior’s team will finish the ninth round of the round-robin competition in fourth place in South American qualifying.

Earlier, Lionel Messi’s Argentina drew Venezuela 1-1 in a match that was delayed for 30 minutes due to a wet pitch at Monumental Stadium in the Venezuelan city of Maturin.

Chile opened the scoring seconds after the kickoff at the National Stadium in Santiago with striker Eduardo Vargas heading past goalkeeper Ederson.

Brazil managed to equalize in added time with a header by their new striker, Igor Jesus, who came in as a replacement for injured Vinicius Júnior. In the final minutes, Henrique decided to take his chances from the edge of the box.

Argentina, who lead the 10-team competition, have 19 points after nine matches. Colombia, with 16 points, remain in second place after losing 1-0 at Bolivia. Uruguay are third with 15 points and have a chance to add more in a match against Peru on Friday. Brazil have 13 points.