The Brazilian team faces Tunisia this Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in an international friendly for Data Fifa, held at the Decathlon Arena, in Lille, France. The match starts at 4:30 pm (Brasília time) and ends the year’s commitments for Brazil, under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, who prioritizes tests for the 2026 World Cup.
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Brazil arrives motivated by the 2-0 victory over Senegal, last Saturday, in London, with goals from Estêvão and Casemiro. Tunisia, already qualified for the World Cup after leading Group H of the African qualifiers with nine wins and a draw, is coming off a 3-2 victory over Jordan.
The stadium holds 50,000 spectators, with sold-out tickets, in a match that allows tactical adjustments for both teams before the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The live broadcast takes place on TV Globo, SporTV and ge.tv on YouTube, with pre-game coverage at 4pm and narration by Luís Roberto on Globo, in addition to Luiz Carlos Júnior on SporTV. Real-time updates are available at ge.globo.com.
Brazil lineup confirmed and Ancelotti changes
Carlo Ancelotti announced the scaleofficial formation after the final training session in Lille, opting for a 4-2-3-1 formation to maintain the intensity seen against Senegal.
Bento in goal, while Wesley takes over on the right flank due to Gabriel Magalhães’ injury.
Éder Militão and Marquinhos make up the central defense, with experience in European leagues, and Caio Henrique closes the defense on the left to support the offensive attacks.
Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães form the base of the midfield, responsible for 15 recoveries in the last game, freeing Estêvão, Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior in attack, with Matheus Cunha in the reference.
- Confirmed lineup for Brazil: Bento; Wesley, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Caio Henrique; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior; Matheus Cunha. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Reserves such as Vitor Roque, João Pedro and Paulo Henrique await opportunities in the second half for rotation.
Defensive adjustments in the Brazilian formation
The inclusion of Wesley on the right flank appears as the mainchange, with the Flamengo player playing for the third time in the national team and recording 82% accuracy in crosses.
Éder Militão returns to the center of defense after suspension in the Qualifiers, forming a partnership with Marquinhos who won 70% of recent aerial duels.
Ancelotti reinforces the high marking adopted since May, which resulted in 12 steals in the opponent’s half against Senegal, aiming to correct vulnerable transitions seen in the 3-2 defeat to Japan.
Vinícius Júnior operates as a false winger, dropping back to create plays, while Rodrygo centralizes to exploit gaps in the Tunisian defense.
These adjustments seek a balance between protection and speed, with the Italian coach registering four wins in eight games in charge.
Tunisia’s official lineup without absences
Sami Trabelsi confirms the 4-1-4-1 formation for Tunisia, with no casualties in the team, after testing in three friendlies on this FIFA Date.
Aymen Dahmen saves the goal, with clean sheets in three of the last five matches, forming the basis for African solidity.
Yan Valery and Ali Abdi play on the wings, with Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn in the defensive core, who did not concede goals in the qualifiers at home.
Ellyes Skhiri anchors the isolated midfield, with 88% successful passes, supported by Amor Layouni, Hannibal Mejbri, Ismael Gharbi and Elias Saad, culminating in Hazem Mastouri in attack, scorer of four goals this year.
- Confirmed Tunisia lineup: Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Bronn, Abdi; Skhiri; Layouni, Mejbri, Gharbi, Saad; Mastouri. Coach: Sami Trabelsi.
Mejbri, from Manchester United, stands out in distribution, exploiting quick counterattacks.
Duel history and recent results
Brazil and Tunisia faced each other in two friendlies, with Brazilian victories 4-1 in 1973, in Tunisia, and 5-1 in 2022, in Paris, totaling nine goals scored and two conceded.
The 2022 clash highlighted offensive efficiency, with Raphinha scoring twice and Richarlison contributing to the score.
Brazil has recorded two consecutive victories in FIFA Data, including the 5-0 defeat of South Korea in October.
- Brazil’s last five games: Victories over Senegal (2-0), South Korea (5-0), Argentina (1-0 in the Qualifiers); Draw with Colombia (1-1); Defeat to Japan (2-3).
Tunisia remains unbeaten in four matches, recording 93.3% in the African qualifiers.
- Tunisia’s last five games: Victories over Jordan (3-2), Namibia (2-0), Liberia (1-0); Draws with Mali (0-0) and Botswana (1-1).
Game conditions and forecast in Lille
French referee Willy Delajod directs the match, with a 92% success rate in international fouls, assistsby Nicolas Danos and Matthieu Grobelny, with Jérôme Brisard on VAR.
In Lille, the weather at 4:30 pm is 6°C, with cloudy skies, 100% humidity, southwest winds of 16 km/h and precipitation of 6 mm/h, which could affect the initial pace.
The Decathlon Arena, with capacity for 50,157 fans, has a hybrid pitch and hosted Euro 2016 games, facilitating access for delegations staying at a nearby hotel.
These conditions require adaptations, such as short passes and ball control on wet surfaces.
Key players in official lineups
Estêvão, 18 years old from Palmeiras, consolidates himself as a starter with a speed of 34 km/h, scoring in the last duel and putting pressure on opposing flanks.
Vinícius Júnior is chasing his fourth goal in FIFA Data, with five assists in 2025, acting versatile to create spaces in attack.
Matheus Cunha adds mobility up front, averaging 1.2 shots per game, complementing Ancelotti’s scheme.
For Tunisia, Hazem Mastouri finishes with 1.5 shots per match, while Skhiri organizes the midfield with superior precision, testing the renewed Brazilian defense.
Brazil scored goals in 17 of the last 18 games, opposing a Tunisian defense that conceded just three goals at home in the qualifiers.
