The Brazilian team faces Tunisia this Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in a friendly match for Data Fifa, at the Decathlon Arena, in Lille, France. The game starts at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) and ends the 2025 calendar, with Carlo Ancelotti confirming adjustments to the defense to test chemistry towards the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil arrives after a 2-0 victory over Senegal, on Saturday, with goals from Estêvão and Casemiro, while Tunisia maintains a four-match unbeaten run in the African qualifiers, where they led Group H.
The stadium receives 50 thousand fans, with sold out tickets, in a clash that highlights the preparation of the teams classified for the World Cup.
The live broadcast is on TV Globo, SporTV and ge.tv on YouTube, with coverage starting at 4pm and narrated by Luís Roberto on Globo, in addition to Luiz Carlos Júnior on SporTV. Real-time updates occur on ge.globo.com.
Brazil lineup confirmed by Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti announced the official lineup at a press conference, maintaining the 4-2-3-1 formation after the last training session in Lille. Bento in goal.
Wesley enters on the right flank to replace Gabriel Magalhães, forming a pair with Éder Militão and Marquinhos in defense, while Caio Henrique occupies the left to support the rise.
Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães anchor the midfield, with 15 combined recoveries against Senegal, freeing Estêvão, Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior in attack, finished by Matheus Cunha.
- Confirmed lineup for Brazil: Bento; Wesley, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, C. Henrique; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior; Matheus Cunha. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Reserves include Vitor Roque and João Pedro for the second half, prioritizing rotation in a year with eight games under the Italian.
Tactical adjustments in the Brazilian defense
Wesley’s entry represents the main adjustment, with the Flamengo player playing for the third time in the national team, focusing on precise crosses with an 82% accuracy rate.
Éder Militão returns to central defense after suspension in the Qualifiers, complementing Marquinhos in aerial duels, where he seesclosed 70% of recent disputes.
Ancelotti emphasizes the high marking, implemented since May, which generated 12 steals in the rival field against Senegal, correcting vulnerabilities seen in the defeat to Japan.
These changes aim to balance defensive solidity and quick transitions, with Vinícius Júnior dropping back to set up plays.
Tunisia’s official lineup and strong midfield
Sami Trabelsi confirms the 4-1-4-1 formation for Tunisia, with Aymen Dahmen in goal, recording clean sheets in three of the last five games.
Yan Valery and Ali Abdi flank the defense, alongside Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn, a duo that remained unbeaten in African qualifiers.
Ellyes Skhiri anchors alone in the middle, with 88% passing accuracy, supported by Amor Layouni, Hannibal Mejbri, Ismael Gharbi and Elias Saad, while Hazem Mastouri leads the attack with four goals in 2025.
- Confirmed Tunisia lineup: Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Bronn, Abdi; Skhiri; Layouni, Mejbri, Gharbi, Saad; Mastouri. Coach: Sami Trabelsi.
Mejbri, from Manchester United, appears as a key player in distributing balls in counterattacks.
History of recent clashes and streaks
Brazil and Tunisia have faced each other twice in friendlies, with Brazilian victories 4-1 in 1973 and 5-1 in 2022, totaling nine goals scored and two conceded.
The 2022 game, in Paris, featured a hat-trick from Raphinha and highlighted the team’s offensive efficiency.
Brazil has won two consecutive FIFA Data, including 5-0 over South Korea in October.
- Brazil’s last five games: Victories vs. Senegal (2-0), South Korea (5-0), Argentina (1-0); Draw with Colombia (1-1); Defeat to Japan (2-3).
Tunisia remains unbeaten in four matches, with nine victories in African Group H.
- Tunisia’s last five games: Wins vs. Jordan (3-2), Namibia (2-0), Liberia (1-0); Draws with Mali (0-0), Botswana (1-1).
French arbitration and climate in Lille
Willy Delajod referees the game, with a 92% success rate in international fouls, assisted by Nicolas Danos and Matthieu Grobelny, and Jérôme Brisard in the VAR for accurate decisions.
The temperature in Lille is 8°C at 4:30 pm, with cloudy skies, winds of 15 km/h and a 10% chance of rain, conditions that favor technical football without breaks.
The Decathlon Arena, with 50,157 seats, uses hybrid pitch and hosted Euro 2016, ensuring comfort for the delegations.
Highlights on confirmed casts
Vinícius Júnior is looking for his fourth goal in FIFA Data, with five assists in 2025, acting as a false winger to create spaces.
Thisvain, 18 years old, consolidates his starting position with a speed of 34 km/h, scoring in the last game and putting pressure on the Tunisian defense.
For Tunisia, Hazem Mastouri finishes with an average of 1.5 shots per match, while Skhiri organizes the midfield with superior vision of the game.
Brazil scored in 17 of the last 18 duels, contrasting with the African defense that conceded just three goals at home.
