Brazil finish on the podium with commanding victory over Spain

Three goals, a clean sheet and a bronze medal. Brazil signed off from the 2026 IFCPF Men's World Cup with a 3–0 victory over Spain in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Brazil brought their World Cup campaign to a winning conclusion on Saturday, defeating Spain 3–0 to secure third place at the 2026 IFCPF Men's World Cup.

With a place on the podium at stake, the South Americans delivered a clinical performance at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, scoring twice in the opening half before adding a third late in the match to put the result beyond doubt.

Vinícius Araújo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, giving Brazil the advantage in a contest between two nations determined to finish their tournament with a medal.

Eight minutes later, Matheus Souza doubled the lead, putting Brazil firmly in control heading towards half-time.

Spain entered the break trailing 2–0, facing a significant challenge to turn the match around against a Brazilian side protecting both its advantage and a place among the world's top three.

The second half saw Brazil maintain its lead as Spain searched for a way back into the contest. But with the clock running down, it was Brazil who struck again.

Ângelo Matheus dos Santos Mota added the third goal in the 57th minute, completing a convincing victory and ensuring Brazil would finish their World Cup campaign with a bronze medal.

For Brazil, the result provided a positive conclusion to a tournament that had seen their hopes of reaching the final ended by England in the semi-finals.

For Spain, it was a disappointing finish to a campaign that had included a dramatic extra-time quarter-final victory over debutants Indonesia before a semi-final defeat to hosts the United States of America.

Both nations arrived at the final day having demonstrated their quality against some of the world's strongest CP Football teams, but it was Brazil who produced the decisive performance when a medal was on the line.

The victory secured third place for Brazil, with Spain finishing fourth as the 2026 IFCPF Men's World Cup moved towards its final match between the United States and England.

Final score: Brazil 3–0 Spain

Goals: Vinícius Ribeiro Araújo (20'), Matheus Aparecido Cardoso de Souza (28'), Ângelo Matheus dos Santos Mota (57').

Venue: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, Fayetteville, Georgia.