Brentford’s Igor Thiago eyes FIFA World Cup berthAFP, LONDONBrentford striker Igor Thiago has already made English Premier League history: Now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the FIFA World Cup. Brentford’s Igor Thiago reacts during their English Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on Jan. 1. Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho, Juninho and Robinho are among the other Brazil forwards to have played in the Premier League. Thanks to Thiago’s scoring spree, Brentford have climbed to fifth place in the Premier League, sparking unexpected dreams of UEFA Champions League qualification. Already linked with a move to Premier League leaders Arsenal, he has been catapulted into contention for a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad.

Source: Taipei Times January 14, 2026 17:13 UTC