The Brazilian team faces Tunisia this Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in an international friendly for Data Fifa, at the Decathlon Arena, in Lille, France. The game starts at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) and represents the last test of the year for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, which is looking for integration with a view to the 2026 World Cup.
The clash comes after the 2-0 victory over Senegal, last Saturday, in London, with goals from Estêvão and Casemiro. Tunisia, qualified for the World Cup, arrives with four games unbeaten and focuses on defensive adjustments under Sami Trabelsi.
Around 50,000 fans fill the stadium, with tickets selling out quickly, in an event that highlights African and South American preparations for the global tournament.
The broadcast takes place live on TV Globo, SporTV and ge.tv on YouTube, with coverage from 4pm, including pre-game and real-time updates on ge.globo.com. The narration is by Luís Roberto at Globo and Luiz Carlos Júnior at SporTV.
Brazil’s probable lineup and Ancelotti’s choices
Ederson saves the goal for the third consecutive match, ensuring stability in goal after solid performances against Senegal and South Korea.
In defense, Wesley takes over on the right side as starter, confirmed by the coach at a press conference, replacing the injured Danilo. Marquinhos and Éder Militão form the central duo, with experience in European duels, while Alex Sandro occupies the left to balance transitions.
The midfield has Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães in the mixntion, responsible for 85% of recoveries in recent friendlies. Estêvão, 18 years old, wins a place at right attack, marking his third straight game as a starter.
- Probable Brazil (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Wesley, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior; Matheus Cunha.
Ancelotti opts for this scheme to test speed on the wings, with Vitor Roque and João Pedro as options on the bench for variations in the second half.
Tactical details in the Brazilian formation
Italian Carlo Ancelotti has implemented high marking since May, focusing on immediate pressure after losing the ball, registering 12 recoveries in the opponent’s half against Senegal.
Vinícius Júnior, with three goals in FIFA Data, acts as a false winger, retreating to set up plays, while Rodrygo centralizes to explore spaces. Matheus Cunha leads the attack, averaging 1.2 shots per game in 2025.
Bento appears as an immediate substitute in goal, and Fabinho can enter the middle to reinforce protection. The call-up of 26 players prioritizes versatility, with 40% playing in European leagues.
These adjustments aim to correctgo wrong in the Qualifiers, where Brazil conceded goals in transitions against Japan.
Likely Tunisian lineup and African highlights
Aymen Dahmen guards the posts for Tunisia, with 78% saves in African qualifiers, forming a solid base.
Yan Valery and Ali Abdi flank the defense, with Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn in the center, a duo that has maintained a clean sheet in three of the last five games.
Ellyes Skhiri anchors the midfield, with 88% accurate passing, alongside Manchester United’s Hannibal Mejbri, who distributes assists.
- Probable Tunisia (4-1-4-1): Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Bronn, Abdi; Skhiri; Layouni, Mejbri, Gharbi, Saad; Mastouri.
Hazem Mastouri finishes in attack, with four goals in 2025, testing the Brazilian defense in quick counterattacks.
Match history and recent form
Brazil and Tunisia met twice, with Brazilian victories 4-1 in 1973 and 5-1 in 2022, totaling nine goals scored.
The 2022 duel, in Paris, highlighted technical superiority, with Raphinha and Richarlison shining. No games took place in Tunisia.
Brazil has won two consecutive FIFA Data, including 5-0 over South Korea in October.
- Brazil’s last five: Victories vs. Senegal (2-0), South Korea (5-0), Argentina (1-0); Draw with Col�Ambia (1-1); Defeat to Japan (2-3).
Tunisia are unbeaten in four matches, leading African Group H with nine wins.
- Tunisia’s last five: Wins vs. Jordan (3-2), Namibia (2-0), Liberia (1-0); Draws with Mali (0-0), Botswana (1-1).
Climate conditions and arbitration in Lille
French referee Willy Delajod commands the game, with a record of 92% correcting free kicks, assisted by Nicolas Danos and Matthieu Grobelny, and Jérôme Brisard in VAR.
In Lille, the temperature is 8°C at 4:30 pm, with cloudy skies, winds of 15 km/h and a 10% chance of rain, favoring a controlled pace.
The Decathlon Arena, with a capacity of 50,157, hosted Euro 2016 and offers a hybrid pitch for team comfort.
Focus players and tactical curiosities
Estêvão, Palmeiras’ revelation, could become Ancelotti’s youngest starter in friendlies, with an average speed of 34 km/h.
Vinícius Júnior aims for his fourth goal in FIFA Data, leading assists with five in 2025. Matheus Cunha adds versatility, playing in three positions.
For Tunisia, Mejbri stands out with his vision of the game, while Mastouri puts pressure on top-20 defenses. Brazil scored in 17 of the last 18 games, contrasting with Tunisia’s unbeaten defense at home.
