The Brazilian team faces Tunisia this Tuesday (18), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium, in Lille, France. The game marks the end of the FIFA Date of November 2025. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the lineup without defender Gabriel Magalhães, cut by a muscle injury to his right thigh.
Gabriel was injured during the 2-0 victory over Senegal, on Saturday (15), in London. Exams carried out on Sunday (16) confirmed the problem, which takes him out of his last appointment of the year. Éder Militão will be the starter alongside Marquinhos in defense.
- Immediate substitution occurred in the 19th minute of the second half against Senegal
- Wesley replaced Gabriel in the previous friendly
- Injury occurred during a tackle in the final stage of the game in London
The Italian coach chose to maintain the base that beat Senegal, with adjustments only in the defense.
Team confirmed by Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti released the full lineup during scouting training at Lille’s CT, this Monday (17).
The starting lineup will be: Alisson; Danilo, Éder Militão, Marquinhos and Wendell; André, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Raphinha, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
The main change occurs in central defense. Militão forms a pair with Marquinhos, while Fabrício Bruno remains the first option on the bench.
Gabriel’s absence alters planning
Gabriel Magalhães had started the last two friendlies as a starter.
The Arsenal player participated in the 90 minutes against Morocco and played in the game against Senegal until he was injured.
The injury prevents him from completing the sequence of four consecutive games for the Seleção in 2025.
Militão, recovered from a previous injury, returns to the starting lineup after being left on the bench against Senegal.
Where to watch Brazil vs Tunisia live
The friendly match will be broadcast exclusively on TV Globo on open television.
On closed TV, SporTV will show the match from 4:30 pm.
Streaming platforms such as Globoplay and Canalis Globo also broadcast the game with images.
ge.globo offers real-time monitoring with videos of the main bids.
Recent history against African teams
The Brazilian team has won the last three clashes against teams from Africa.
In addition to the 2-0 win over Senegal, the team beat Ghana 3-0 and Cameroon 1-0 in amist matchesprevious ones.
Tunisia has not beaten Brazil since 1982, in a friendly to prepare for the World Cup.
Final preparation in Lille
The squad held their last training session in France this Tuesday morning (18).
Ancelotti led tactical activity with a focus on defensive set pieces.
The delegation remained concentrated in the hotel close to the stadium since arriving on Sunday night.
Options in the reserve bank
In addition to Fabrício Bruno, Ancelotti has Nino and Bremer as reserve defenders.
In midfield, João Gomes and Gerson complete the alternatives.
Endrick, Matheus Cunha and Gabriel Martinelli are the options for the attack.
