# Brazil wheelchair rugby World Championship participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-wheelchair-rugby-world-championship-participation
> Updated: 2026-08-22T21:59:00.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian national wheelchair rugby team concluded its participation in the World Championship held at the Brazilian Paralympic Training Center in São Paulo, finishing in 11th place. This tournament marked the first time the event was hosted in South America.

During the competition, Brazil secured three victories. These included a 49-48 win against Canada and a 58-44 victory over New Zealand during the group stage. Despite these results, the team did not advance to the knockout phase. In their final match on Saturday, August 22, Brazil defeated New Zealand 53-37.

This performance allowed the team to match its previous best historical result from the 2022 tournament in Denmark. Athlete Julio Braz commented on the team’s tactical evolution and group cohesion, noting that the experience gained would be “vital for future competition cycles.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Brazil finishes Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in 11th place

Brazil finished 11th in the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in São Paulo, matching its best historical result after defeating New Zealand 53-37 in its final match.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-achieves-results-in-wheelchair-rugby-and-u-17-volleyball

### 2026-08-19: Brazil wheelchair rugby team competes in World Championship

Brazil's wheelchair rugby team seeks a historic quarterfinal spot at the World Championship in São Paulo following a win against Canada and a loss to Australia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-wheelchair-rugby-team-competes-in-world-championship

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