The Brazilian team faces Tunisia in an international friendly this Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:30 pm Brasília time. The game takes place at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, in Lille, France, and marks Canarinho’s last match of the year. The match serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with coach Carlo Ancelotti testing formations after a 2-0 victory over Senegal. Tunisia, already qualified for the World Cup, arrives undefeated in four games and seeks to measure strength against the five-time champion.
The clash brings together two teams qualified for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Brazil seeks to consolidate the 4-2-3-1 formation, while the Tunisians focus on defensive solidity. The broadcast takes place on open and closed channels, facilitating access for fans.
Main transmission channels:
- TV Globo (open)
- SporTV (closed)
- ge.globo (free streaming)
Tickets sold out in 48 hours, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators in the stadium that hosted Euro 2016 games.
Brazilian formation under Ancelotti
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains few changes after the good performance against Senegal. Ederson should save the goals, with Wesley on the right flank in place of the injured player.
The defense has Éder Militão moved to the center alongside Marquinhos, while Alex Sandro closes down the left side. In midfield, Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães anchor the marking, freeing Estêvão to create in attack.
Probable lineup for Tunisia
The African team, led by Sami Trabelsi, adopts a compact defensive posture. Goalkeeper Dahmen plays in front of a line of four with Valery and Abdi on the flanks.
Skhiri organizes the midfield, with Layouni and Gharbi in transition. The highlight is Hannibal Mejbri, Burnley’s midfielder, who builds plays alongside Saad and Mastouri up front.
Tunisia beat Jordan 3-2 in the last friendly, with goals from Abdi, Talbi and Saad. The team has not lost in four matches, including two in the African Qualifiers.
History and previous confrontations
Brazil and Tunisia faced each other twice, both in friendlies with Brazilian victories. In 1973, the score was 4 to 1, and in 2022, 5 to 1.
The Brazilians scored 9 goals in these duels, without suffering any retaliation. Tunisia, seventh in World Cup participation, has never advanced beyond the group stage in the last six editions.
French referee Willy Delajod referees the game, assisted by compatriots, with VAR by Jérôme Brisard. The match takes place via FIFA Data, with no risk of punishment.
Players in focus in Brazil
Estêvão, aged 18, could debut as a starter and become the youngest player under Ancelotti. The former Palmeiras native shone against Senegal with offensive intensity.
Vinícius Júnior is looking for his third consecutive goal in FIFA Data. Rodrygo and Vitor Roque complete the attack, with the Palmeiras native gaining a central chance.
Casemiro, a veteran, was a key player in the middle, recovering balls and distributing passes. Militão, improvised in defense, showed versatility.
Tunisian highlights to watch out for
Hannibal Mejbri emerges as a promise in midfield, with game vision and precise passes. The Burnley player tested the Senegalese defense recently.
Montassar Talbi reinforces the defense with height and aerial marking. Elias Saad, recent top scorer, looks for spaces at speed against Brazilian full-backs.
The African team qualifiedis undefeated in the Qualifiers, with nine wins and one draw, with no goals conceded. The focus is on the collective, with European experience in several athletes.
Preparation for the 2026 World Cup
Brazil returns in March 2026 for friendlies against France and Croatia, in the United States. Ancelotti prioritizes quick transitions and initial intensity.
Tunisia plans tests against Europeans to adjust the defense, which suffered in recent friendlies. Both teams aim to advance to the next stage in the tournament from June to July.
The game in Lille tests adaptation to European pitches, common in the World Cup. Analysts predict Brazilian dominance, with an elastic score based on recent statistics.