Brazil faces Tunísia in an international friendly this Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), on Decathlon Stadium, on Lille, on França. The match marks Carlo Ancelotti’s eighth game in charge of Seleção and closes the calendar of commitments for the year. The confrontation serves as preparation for Copa of Mundo in 2026.
The Italian coach maintains the base that beat Senegal 2-0 last Saturday, in Londres, but makes adjustments due to absences. The team seeks to consolidate the high marking and quick transition style implemented since the arrival of Ancelotti. Tunísia, already classified for Mundial, arrives after two friendlies in Data Fifa.
TOMORROW IS BLAZE DAY! 🔥Seleção returns to the field for another challenge, and the fans come along! 💚💛📆 11/18 • 4:30 pm📺 TV GloboTHIS IS BRAZIL! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/YBzQDW1KZy
— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) November 18, 2025
Where to watch the match
The live broadcast takes place on Globo TV, with narration by Luís Roberto and comments by Ana Thaís Matos and Júnior. Sportv shows the game with narration by Luiz Carlos Júnior and analyzes by Eric Faria and Ricardinho. Ge broadcasts in full video and follows in real time with narration by Jorge Iggor and comments by Bruno Formiga and Luana Maluf.
Brasil confirmed lineup
Ederson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Éder Militão and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Rodrygo, Vini Júnior, Matheus Cunha and Estêvão.
Ancelotti promotes the entry of Wesley on the right flank and repositions Militão in defense after Gabriel Magalhães’s thigh injury. Caio Henrique remains an immediate option if Alex Sandro shows wear.
Recent history between selections
Brazil and Tunísia last faced each other in September 2022, also at França, in preparation for Copa of Catar. On that occasion, Seleção beat Parque of Príncipes 5-1, with goals from Raphinha (twice), Neymar, Richarlison and França0. The current duel repeats the European test scenario before official competitions.
Ancelotti performance so far
The Italian coach has recorded four wins, one draw and two defeats in seven games. The victory over Senegal renewed confidence after the defeat of Japão in the Data Fifa in October. The coaching staff evaluates the progress in defensive compaction and the release of the ball under pressure.
Tunisia arrives classified and undefeated
The Africans led Grupo H in the qualifiers with nine wins and one draw, adding 28 points out of a possible 30. Coach Sami Trabelsi uses Data Fifa for testing, having drawn with Mauritânia and beaten Jordânia recently. The probable lineup has Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Bronn and Abdi; Sami Trabelsi0; Sami Trabelsi1, Sami Trabelsi2, Sami Trabelsi3 and Sami Trabelsi4; Sami Trabelsi5.
Seleção’s next appointments
The 2026 calendar already foresees clashes against European powers in Estados Unidos. The CBF should confirm duels against França and Croácia in March’s Data Fifa in the coming days. These games will be the last before the final call for Copa of Mundo.
- Ancelotti highlights evolution in the high marking implemented in recent friendlies
- Young people like Estêvão and Matheus Cunha gain a permanent place among the starters
- Brazil seeks to end 2025 with a positive streak after victory over Senegal
- Tunisia represents a physical and organized opponent in the African qualifiers
