Brazil vs. Switzerland final score, result: Late Casemiro goal takes South Americans into World Cup last 16

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A late Casemiro goal took Brazil into the last 16 of World Cup 2022 as the resistance of a dogged Switzerland side finally cracked late on in the second round of Group G games. 

Deprived of Neymar by injury, Brazil struggled to find a way through a typically disciplined Switzerland defence, Vinicius Junior having the best chance of the opening period when he drifted into space at the far post only to fail to connect properly with Raphinha's cross, allowing Yann Sommer to save.

Switzerland more than held their own and had glimmers of openings without ever really creating a gilt-edged opportunity with neither side finding it easy to unlock the opposing backline. Brazil brought on Rodrygo at the break and he was soon linking up with his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius, who sent in a sumptuous cross with the outside of his right foot that Richarlison only narrowly failed to turn in.

Brazil were turning up the heat and just past the hour thought they had broken through when Rodrygo played in Vinicius down the left to skip Nico Elvedi's challenge and roll the ball past Sommer. A lengthy VAR check found Richarlison to be offside earlier in the same phase of play, however, and the effort was chalked off.

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The South American side would not be denied, however, Vinicius and Rodrygo combining once again seven minutes from time to work space in the area for Casemiro, and a fine half-volley flicked Manuel Akanji on its way past Sommer and inside the far post.

Sommer pushed over Rodrygo's effort with Akanji blocking another goalbound Rodrygo strike in added time, but Brazil had already done enough to join holders France in the last 16 after Serbia and Cameroon shared an extravagantly entertaining 3-3 draw in the early game in Group G.

Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Brazil vs. Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup. See below for complete results from the Group G match in Qatar.

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Brazil vs. Switzerland final score

  1H 2H Final
Brazil 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 0

Goals:
BRA — Casemiro (83')

Confirmed lineups:

Brazil (4-3-3, right to left): 1-Alisson (GK) — 14-Militao, 4-Marquinhos, 3-T. Silva, 6-Sandro (16-Telles 86') — 8-Fred (17-Guimaraes 58'), 5-Casemiro, 7-Paqueta (21-Rodrygo 46') — 11-Raphinha (19-Antony 73'), 9-Richarlison (18-Jesus 73') , 20-Vinicius Jr.

Switzerland (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1-Sommer (GK) — 3-Widmer (20-Frei 86'), 5-Akanji, 4-Elvedi, 13-Ricardo Rodriguez — 8-Freuler, 10-Xhaka — 25-Rieder (11-Steffen 58'), 15-Sow (14-Aebischer 76'), 17-Vargas (2-Fernandes 58') — 7-Embolo 9-Seferovic 76')

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Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Brazil 6 2 2 0 0 3 0 +3
2. Switzerland 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 0
3. Cameroon 1 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1
4. Serbia 1 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2

Brazil vs. Switzerland live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup

FULLTIME: Brazil had to be patient tonight but they've finally booked their place in the round of 16 thanks to a late Casemiro goal that finally cracked Switzerland's resolve. The European side need a result against Serbia to join their opponents in the knockout stages while Brazil join France in the next round.

90+4 mins: More excellent work from Manuel Akanji, racing across to block Rodrygo's effort with Switzerland again short at the back.

90+3 mins: Brazil break with Switzerland throwing men forward, a wonderful Gabriel Jesus touch taking Vinicius Junior through two on one. Manuel Akanji does well to hold him up, however, before sticking a foot in to win back the ball.

90 mins: Six minutes added time for Switzerland to find an equaliser, although a second for Brazil looks more likely at this stage.

87 mins: Rodrygo tries a shot as Brazil look to finish this off, Yann Sommer standing tall at his near post to push over.

86 mins: A late change apiece for either side. Fabian Frei replaces Silvan Widmer for Switzerland; for Brazil, Alex Telles comes on for Alex Sandro.

85 mins: That Casemiro strike takes Brazil on to six points as it stands, which would be enough for a place in the next round.

GOAL! 83 mins: There's the goal this time! Vinicius Junior is at the heart of it, flicking the ball in for Casemiro, whose half-volley takes a nick off Manuel Akanji on its way into the far corner of the net!

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81 mins: Switzerland have everyone behind the ball, trying to shut down all space on the edge of their own area. They would snatch your hand off for a point now! Antony's corner is half cleared by Yann Sommer, when then recovers smartly to gather Bruno Guimaraes' effort on the rebound.

77 mins: Brazil have just lost their rhythm at the moment, although they could just be saving themselves for a final flurry...

75 mins: And now Haris Seferovic and Michel Aebischer are on for Switzerland, Breel Embolo and Djibril Sow the players to depart.

73 mins: Another double change, this time for Brazil. Gabriel Jesus and Antony are on for Richarlison and Raphinha.

71 mins: In case you were wondering how close the offside call was against Richarlison for Vinicius Junior's goal... not that close!

69 mins: Brazil are ramping up the pressure now, with Switzerland just unable to get out of their own half, Alex Sandro's whipped cross nearly coming through to Casemiro at the far post.

65 mins: But no! Richarlison was offside earlier in the move and after a lengthy VAR check, Vinicius Junior's effort is ruled out!

64 mins: Brazil have broken through! Rodrygo sets Vinicius Junior away down the left and he rides Nico Elvedi's challenge before sliding the ball past Yann Sommer.

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60 mins: Switzerland have men over here but Edimilson Fernandes opts to find Djibril Sow instead of either shooting himself or looking for Breel Embolo, who was probably the better option, and the shot is blocked.

58 mins: Another attacking change for Brazil as Bruno Guimaraes comes on for Fred. Switzerland make a double substitution, Renato Steffen and Edimilson Fernandes coming on for Ruben Vargas and Fabian Rieder.

56 mins: What a ball from Vinicius Junior! Rodrygo feeds his Real Madrid colleague down the right and a sumptuous cross with the outside of his right foot is nearly turned in by a stretching Richarlison.

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54 mins: Probably Switzerland's best move so far, spreading play wide to Silvan Widmer in space down the right. His low cross toward Fabian Rieder is cut out but Rieder sweeps up the loose ball for a shot that's blocked.

52 mins: A second yellow card quickly follows, Fred over stretching to try to retrieve the ball after miscontrolling and managing only to trip Djibril Sow.

50 mins: A first yellow card of the night for Fabian Rieder, who blocks off Rodrygo's run using his arm and catches the Brazil substitute in the chin with a flailing arm.

49 mins: Brazil are definitely trying to inject more urgency into the game, although Eder Militao is a bit too enthusiastic here, going through Ruben Vargas to give away a foul.

46 mins: We're back underway and there's a halftime switch for Brazil. It's an attacking one too, Rodrygo coming on for Lucas Paqueta.

HALFTIME: That's halftime after Manuel Akanji flicks on a Ruben Vargas corner from the right and Brazil eventually manage to get it clear. No goals at halfway, which has been a regular feature at Qatar 2022; expect Brazil to pick up the tempo after the break.

44 mins: The last man to win the World Cup for Brazil is in the house...

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43 mins: Brazil have had the lion's share of possession in the last 15 minutes or so, but Switzerland still look relatively untroubled at the back. How long will things stay that way?

39 mins: That's a better cross for Switzerland, Ricardo Rodriguez getting into space down the left and picking out Ruben Vargas in the area. A clever turn nearly takes him away from Thiago Silva, but Brazil have bodies back and he's crowded out.

37 mins: There's a definite feeling Brazil are working up a bit of a head of steam. Alex Sandro and Vinicius Junior link up down the left, the latter playing a square pass for Eder Militao, whose shot loops behind.

34 mins: Switzerland are trying to keep possession at the moment, breaking up the tempo Brazil were just starting to build.

31 mins: Raphinha has perked up here, coming in off the flank and swapping passes with Eder Militao before trying his luck from 25m. The shot is straight at Yann Sommer but that's more positive from Brazil.

27 mins: Big chance for Brazil! Raphinha's been quiet so far but you can't afford to give him that amount of space, the Barcelona winger looking up on the right flank and drifting in a perfect cross to Vincius Junior at the far post. The winger has plenty of space but can't make proper contact, the ball bouncing off his shin, although Yann Sommer still needs to save at this near post.

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25 mins: Good spell of possession for Switzerland but their crossing hasn't been on the mark so far and Djibril Sow is the latest to fall short, Thiago Silva easily cutting out the ball into the box.

22 mins: We're light on goalmouth incident at the halfway point of this first period, but hopefully that first goal is just around the corner...

19 mins: This isn't far away though, Lucas Paqueta working enough space down the left to fire in a low cross which Richarlison is just beaten to by Manuel Akanji.

18 mins: With Neymar absent, Brazil have lacked someone to pick the ball up and drive at the defence. Switzerland have kept their shape with little difficulty so far.

15 mins: Casemiro trips Breel Embolo and Switzerland have a freekick 35m from goal in a central position. Remo Freuler and Granit Xhaka are over it, opting to lay the ball wide for Ruben Vargas, whose cross is cleared.

13 mins: There's a bit of magic from Lucas Paqueta, sending Richarlison away for the first time. The Spurs striker breaks down the right but there's a lack of numbers in the box and his ball towards Vinicius Junior is cut out.

And then Casemiro and Fred combine to play in Richarlison, whose touch is too heavy and the ball bobbles behind.

10 mins: It's been a confident start by Switzerland, although Brazil look like they're biding their time. Richarlison nearly catches them out as he bursts into life, but the pass towards him is cut out.

6 mins: Switzerland have had a bit of joy in the first few minutes, causing Brazil a few issues with flicked first-time balls into the channels. One such move brings them a corner, but Ruben Vargas can't clear the first man. A waste.

4 mins: Switzerland can't afford to do this too often. Richarlison is left in too much space inside the penalty to meet Alex Sandro's whipped freekick from the right, but fails to get enough on his header. Early warning though.

3 mins: Still waiting for this one to settle down with neither side able to establish a pattern of play yet. Switzerland are putting a record on the line here at Stadium 974.

KICKOFF: Switzerland get us started; which of these teams will be making it two wins from two?

3 mins from kickoff: The teams emerge from the tunnel, and here we go with the anthems.

5 mins from kickoff: Final preparations just about complete; kickoff fast approaching.

10 mins from kickoff: A couple of players to watch tonight. Richarlison, the two-goal hero against Serbia, has scored nine goals in his last seven appearances in all competitions for Brazil while Breel Embolo's winners against Cameroon was his third goal in four matches for Switzerland.

15 mins from kickoff: Brazil are looking to set a piece of World Cup history here. They're unbeaten in their last 16 group games; no side has ever managed 17 matches without defeat.

Both these sides can join France as the only side so far to make it two wins from two at Qatar 2022. Indeed, Switzerland are looking to win their opening two games at a World Cup for the first time.

20 mins from kickoff: This is the sides' third World Cup meeting, and a second in as many tournaments. They drew 1-1 in their opening round of fixtures at Russia 2018, Philippe Coutinho's first-half opener for Brazil cancelled out by Steven Zuber soon after the restart.

Brazil went on to finish first in Group E on seven points, Switzerland joining them in the round of 16 having claimed the runners-up spot with five.

30 mins from kickoff: Neymar will be a big miss for Brazil today, but how have they fared in his absence recently? Opta have crunched the numbers and it doesn't make for good reading!

40 mins from kickoff: Things a bit more orderly in the Switzerland dressing room...

45 mins from kickoff: The traditional party atmosphere on the Brazil bus!

55 mins from kickoff: The answer as to who will replace Neymar in the Brazil lineup is Fred, who joins his Manchester United teammate Casemiro in midfield with Lucas Paqueta expected to push forward in support of Richarlison.

For Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri makes was for Fabian Rieder on the right of midfield.

1 hr 5 mins from kickoff: And hot on the heels of the arrival of the teams, the starting lineups are IN!

1 hr 15 mins from kickoff: You might be wondering who was on hand to greet the Brazil players when they arrived at the stadium...

1 hr 30 mins from kickoff: Both previous meetings between Brazil and Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup finals have ended in a draw (2-2 in 1950, 1-1 in 2018).

Portugal and Hungary are the only nations who can match that unbeaten record against the five-time champions.

2 hrs from kickoff: Inside Brazil's dressing room. Who would you put your shirt on to shine as they seek to secure a second successive success at this showpiece?

2 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: Those goals against Serbia made in nine goals for Richarlison in his last seven appearances in all competitions for Brazil.

Since his debut for the national side in September 2018, the Tottenham forward has scored more for Brazil than any other player (19).

3 hrs from kickoff: Switzerland have produced this video message to remind their opponents that they are unlikely to be pushovers.

The 1-1 draw these sides shared at the 2018 edition was the first time since 1978 that Brazil had failed to win their opening match.

3 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: Want a potential matchwinner? Breel Embolo has scored in three of his last four matches for Switzerland, netting the decisive goal in each game – including against Cameroon. 

4 hrs from kickoff: Since his first World Cup in 2014, Neymar has been fouled 53 times in the competition – at least 11 more than any other player. Little wonder he picks up injuries.

4 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: We'll see how Brazil play against Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, and whether the danger he presents will force left-back Alex Sandro to do more defending and less attacking down Brazil's left side. Their attacks down the right with Eder Militao playing at right-back should also be down given his defense-first tendencies.

4 hrs 45 mins from kickoff: Swiss manager Murat Yakin was asked about Brazil's two absences and he reminded everyone that Brazil have so many world-class players they could field three teams. (You'd need 33 players on the roster instead of 26 to have three teams, but you get his point.)

5 hrs from kickoff: Another reason that regular center-back Eder Militao is the favorite over Dani Alves to take over at right-back from the injured Danilo? The far post ball into the box that Switzerland love to deliver through Xherdan Shaqiri's magical left foot.

Former Brazil international Filipe Luis explains how many of Switzerland's goals in recent years come on headers at that far post on balls delivered by Shaqiri. Dani Alves would be at a definite disadvantage for aerial defending. Watch Filipe Luis explain it here (in Portuguese but visuals are clear):

Brazil vs. Switzerland lineups, team news

Brazil manager Tite will have to do without Neymar (right ankle ligaments) and right-back Danilo (ankle sprain), though he's adamant both will play again during this World Cup.

Lucas Paqueta moved into Neymar's attacking mid role with Fred entering the picture alongside Man United teammate Casemiro in central midfield. Center-back Eder Militao took over at right-back instead of Dani Alves. 

Brazil (4-3-3, right to left): 1-Alisson (GK) — 14-Eder Militao, 4-Marquinhos, 3-Thiago Silva, 6-Alex Sandro — 8-Fred, 5-Casemiro, 7-Lucas Paqueta — 11-Raphinha, 9-Richarlison, 20-Vinicius Jr.

RB Salzburg forward Noah Okafor, who would have been an attacking option off the bench for Switzerland, is not available for the match due to a quad injury. Otherwise, the same lineup that played Cameroon took the field against Brazil with the exception of Fabian Rieder replacing Xherdan Shaqiri on the right.

Switzerland (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1-Sommer (GK) — 3-Widmer, 5-Akanji, 4-Elvedi, 13-Ricardo Rodriguez — 8-Freuler, 10-Xhaka — 25-Rieder, 15-Sow, 17-Vargas — 7-Embolo

Brazil vs. Switzerland live stream, TV channel

The Group G joint leaders face off at Stadium 974 in Doha. Here's how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.

  Date Time TV Channel Streaming
USA Monday, Nov. 28 11:00 ET Fox,
Telemundo		 fuboTV,
Fox Sports site/app,
Telemundo Deportes site/app,
Peacock
Canada Monday, Nov. 28 11:00 ET TSN, RDS (French) TSN site/app,
RDS app
UK Monday, Nov. 28 16:00 GMT ITV, STV ITVX, STV Player
Australia Tuesday, Nov. 29 03:00 AEDT SBS SBS On Demand
India Monday, Nov. 28 21:30 IST Sports18 Voot, JioTV
Hong Kong Tuesday, Nov. 29 00:00 HKT Now TV (Ch. 616, 618) Now TV
Malaysia Tuesday, Nov. 29 00:00 MYT Astro Astro GO
Singapore Tuesday, Nov. 29 00:00 SGT StarHub (Ch. 251/252),
Singtel TV		 Singtel TV GO, CAST,
StarHub TV+, MeWatch
New Zealand Tuesday, Nov. 29 05:00 NZDT Sky Sport 7 beIN Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW

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Simon Borg is a senior editor at The Sporting News who has covered football/soccer for over a decade. A supporter of Italian club Parma Calcio from his years growing up in Europe, he was previously a long-time member of Major League Soccer's digital media team, as a multimedia content producer, on-air personality, and Editor-in-Chief. Based in New York City, Borg is multilingual and has covered the domestic and global scene for TSN since 2021.

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Andrew Haslam is a freelance journalist with more than 20 years' experience working in football. A long-suffering Middlesbrough fan, as if there's any other kind, he has been a long-standing member of UEFA's digital team with particular focus on press kits and Fantasy football in addition to live match coverage, and has also worked for the Premier League and Chelsea among many other roles.