Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

Paraguay will take inspiration from having beaten Argentina and Brazil in World Cup qualifiers when they take on four-time world champions Germany on Monday, coach Gustavo Alfaro said.

Former Scotland international Craig Burley has heavily criticised Neymar following his emotional return to the international stage for Brazil. The outspoken television pundit claimed the iconic attacker looked visibly sluggish and off the pace during his substitute appearance,

Our correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir visits a Brazil national team World Cup watch party in Tripoli, Lebanon. Brazil is especially popular here as it’s home to the world’s largest Lebanese diaspora.