Where to watch Brazil x Tunisia in a friendly preparatory match for the 2026 World Cup

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 the Decathlon Arena in Lille, France, as part of the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil is looking for adjustments in formation after the 2-0 victory over Senegal last Saturday. The match marks the end of the 2025 calendar for Canarinha, which is already qualified for the World Cup.

Tunisia, also guaranteed in the World Cup, arrives unbeaten in four recent games and uses the clash as final tests.

The duel serves as a test for the Brazilian team’s pieces, with a focus on integration in midfield and attack.

Probable lineups in Ancelotti’s focus

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Ederson must defend the Brazilian goal, with Wesley on the right flank alongside Éder Militão and Marquinhos in defense. Alex Sandro completes the defense, while Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães anchor the middle.

In attack, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha and Estêvão form the offensive quartet, prioritizing speed and quick transitions.

For Tunisia, Aymen Dahmen is in goal, with Yan Valery, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn and Ali Abdi in the back line. Ellyes Skhiri acts as an isolated midfielder, supported by Amor Layouni, Ismael Gharbi, Hannibal Mejbri and Elias Saad, with Hazem Mastouri up front.

Coach Sami Trabelsi maintains the defensive structure that yielded a 93.3% success rate in the African qualifiers.

Streaming and accessing the game on multiple platforms

The match is covered live on TV Globo in open programming, guaranteeing national reach.

The SporTV channel broadcasts the event on closed TV, with real-time analysis during the pre-game.

For streaming, ge.tv on YouTube offers a free option, with narration and interactive statistics for online viewers.

History of clashes between teams

The teams met twice in friendlies, both times with Brazilian victories. In 1973, Brazil won 4-1 in Porto Alegre, with goals from players like Rivellino and Jairzinho.

Nine years ago, in 2022, Canarinha repeated the favorable score, 5-1, in a friendly preparatory match for the Qatar Cup, with highlights from Neymar and Richarlison.

These results show historical dominance, but the current preparation context changes the strategies of both sides. Tunisia has improved defensively since then, without conceding goals in the qualifiers.

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Brazil, in turn, uses these games to simulate pressure from African opponents in the World Cup.

Odds and expectations for the final score

In the bookmakers, Brazil appears as a strong favorite, with a quote of 1.22 on Betano for victory. The draw comes at 6.30, while the Tunisian triumph pays 14.00.

At Bet365, the numbers are similar: 1.20 for Brazil, 6.25 for equality and 12.00 for Tunisia, reflecting the perceived technical difference.

Analysts point to a game with Brazilian goals in the first half, given the team’s recent intensity.

French refereeing, led by Jérôme Brisard, guarantees high standards, with Alexandre Castro’s VAR for accurate decisions.

Tunisia’s preparation for the World Cup

The African team led Group H of the qualifiers with nine wins and one draw in ten games.

This unbeaten campaign has included recent tests such as the 3-2 victory over Jordan in the current FIFA Data.

Trabelsi prioritizes defensive solidity, which kept zero on the scoreboard in several qualifying matches.

The group has European players, such as Mejbri at Manchester United, to raise the collective level.

Next steps for the Brazilian team

After the friendly, Brazil takes a break until March 2026, when they face France and Croatia in the United States.

These duels on American soil simulate the atmosphere of the World Cup, hosted jointly by Canada and Mexico.

Ancelotti, who took over in May, has four wins in seven games in charge of the team.

The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, with Brazil in Group C alongside Spain, Morocco and South Korea