Brazil won their first Copa America 2024 encounter, earning 4 points and boosting their chances of finishing first in Group D against Colombia in the final match.

Vini shines, Brazil wins debut Copa America 2024.

WORLD12:59 | June 29, 2024See Law & Society above.

Brazil won their first Copa America 2024 encounter, earning 4 points and boosting their chances of finishing first in Group D against Colombia in the final match.

Vini shines, Brazil wins debut Copa America 2024.

Vinicius Jr.’s double gave Brazil their first Copa America 2024 triumph. Photo: Getty

Brazil beat Paraguay 4-1 after a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the opener. Both teams had attacking chances in the first 30 minutes, but no goals were scored.

Brazil was granted a penalty in the 29th minute after the Paraguay defender played the ball with his hand in the penalty area. Lucas Paqueta missed the chance by shooting over the crossbar.

Brazil scored their first goal of the competition two minutes later as Vinicius Jr. finished a penalty.

Brazil added two more goals late in the first half. After the Paraguay custodian saved, Savio kicked into an empty net in the 43rd minute. After a mistake by the Paraguay defence, Vinicius Jr. scored his second goal of the game seconds before halftime to put Brazil up 3-0.

Alderete, who made a mistake in the first half, hit a fantastic long-range shot to cut the score to 1-3 in the second half. Brazil’s second penalty in the 63rd minute dashed Paraguay’s hopes. Brazil went up 4-1 when Paqueta coldly took down the opponent’s custodian.

Vini shines, Brazil wins debut Copa America 2024.

WORLD12:59 | June 29, 2024See Law & Society above.

Brazil won their first Copa America 2024 encounter, earning 4 points and boosting their chances of finishing first in Group D against Colombia in the final match.

Vini shines, Brazil wins debut Copa America 2024.

Vinicius Jr.’s double gave Brazil their first Copa America 2024 triumph. Photo: Getty

Brazil beat Paraguay 4-1 after a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the opener. Both teams had attacking chances in the first 30 minutes, but no goals were scored.

Brazil was granted a penalty in the 29th minute after the Paraguay defender played the ball with his hand in the penalty area. Lucas Paqueta missed the chance by shooting over the crossbar.

Brazil scored their first goal of the competition two minutes later as Vinicius Jr. finished a penalty.

Brazil added two more goals late in the first half. After the Paraguay custodian saved, Savio kicked into an empty net in the 43rd minute. After a mistake by the Paraguay defence, Vinicius Jr. scored his second goal of the game seconds before halftime to put Brazil up 3-0.

Alderete, who made a mistake in the first half, hit a fantastic long-range shot to cut the score to 1-3 in the second half. Brazil’s second penalty in the 63rd minute dashed Paraguay’s hopes. Brazil went up 4-1 when Paqueta coldly took down the opponent’s custodian.

Paraguay’s onslaught failed, and Andrés Cubas was sent off in the 81st minute.

Brazil defeated Paraguay 4-1. Paraguay was eliminated after losing two straight matches and running out of chances to reach the quarterfinals.

Brazil has 4 points after defeating Paraguay and may top Group D in the last match against Colombia, which has 6 points. After beating Costa Rica 3-0, Colombia leads the group.