Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights

Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina loses and Brazil draws in World Cup qualifying
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying.
Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil draws 1-1 at Venezuela in World Cup qualifying
Vinicius Júnior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, leaving the Real Madrid star still without a goal in World Cup qualifying
Soccer-Brazil held 1-1 by Venezuela, Vinicius misses penalty
(Reuters) -Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
Vinicius Junior Costs Brazil Three Points: Takeaways From Draw With Venezuela
Brazil's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hit a snag after only managing a 1–1 draw with Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín. After securing just two victories in its first six 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers,
Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held in Venezuela
Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves the five-times World Cup winners in third place on 17 points -- the top six South American teams qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup.
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