Brazil x Croatia: where to watch live, time and lineups for the Seleção friendly match
The Brazilian team faces Croácia this Tuesday in an international friendly preparatory to Copa of Mundo in 2026. The confrontation will take place at Camping World Stadium, at Orlando, at Estados Unidos, starting at 9pm local time at Flórida. Carlo Ancelotti leads the Brazilian team while Zlatko Dalic leads the Europeans. The match represents the first opportunity for a rematch since their 2022 Copa Mundo quarter-final meeting at Catar.
The duel also marks the last opportunity for observation before the final squad list for Mundial is defined. The next matches against Panamá and Egito will already feature a closed group of 26 players. Brasil arrives after a 2-1 defeat to França last Thursday. Croácia, in turn, comes from a victory by the same score over Colômbia.
- Live broadcast takes place on TV Globo with narration by Luis Roberto and comments by Júnior and Denílson.
- SporTV shows with narration by Luiz Carlos Jr. and comments by Eric Faria and Ricardinho.
- Ge offers real-time coverage with videos of the main moves from 8pm.
Changes in the Brazilian formation for the clash
Carlo Ancelotti plans at least five changes to the starting lineup in relation to the game against França. Right-back Wesley and striker Raphinha were sidelined by thigh injuries. Ibañez and Luiz Henrique appear as recommended options to fill the vacancies. Marquinhos returns to defense after recovering from hip pain and replaces Bremer in the position.
Other changes include the entry of Danilo in midfield instead of Andrey Santos. João Pedro gains opportunity in attack in place of Gabriel Martinelli. As a result, Vini Jr should act more open on the left side. Bento must defend the Brazilian goal, continuing the goalkeeper rotation adopted by the Italian coach in recent dates Fifa.
The likely lineup for Brasil includes Bento, Ibañez, Marquinhos, Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos. Casemiro and Danilo form the steering wheel duo. Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro and Vini Jr complete the offensive sector. The confirmed embezzlements are Alisson, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro, Raphinha and Wesley.
Croatian preparation and maintenance of the 2022 base
Croácia maintains a good part of the base that competed in Copa from Mundo in 2022. Treze players from that campaign were called up for this date Fifa. Zlatko Dalic evaluates tactical changes after the victory over Colômbia. The formation with three defenders could give way to a 4-2-3-1 formation with the return of Luka Modrić as a starter.
The European team occupies 11th position in the Fifa ranking. The Brazilian team appears in seventh place. The friendly allows the Croatians to make fine adjustments before more decisive commitments in preparation for the Mundial. The local press highlights the importance of integrating new values into the group while maintaining the experience of veterans.
Referee and stadium details
The arbitration will be carried out by the American Armando Villarreal. Ryan Graves and Kali Smith act as assistants. Victor Rivas is the fourth referee while Michael Radchuk takes over VAR. Todos the members of the arbitration team are from the Estados Unidos.
Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, hosts the clash as part of the friendly series in Estados Unidos. The venue has hosted major sporting events and offers adequate infrastructure for international matches. The stadium’s capacity allows for a good crowd for the duel between two traditional teams.
Debut of the new Brazilian uniform in the friendly
Brasil presents the new first uniform this Tuesday. The yellow shirt combines with blue shorts in an update to the team’s traditional kit. The change occurs amid final tests before Copa of Mundo of 2026. The equipment was developed to maintain the visual identity of the national team.
Players and coaching staff highlighted the importance of practical tests with the new material. The premiere takes place in a neutral environment at Estados Unidos. Croácia uses its traditional uniform as a visitor.
Recent history between selections
Brazil and Croácia last faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Copa of the 2022 Mundo. The clash ended with Brazilian elimination on penalties after a draw in normal time. Desde then the teams went through renewal and adjustment processes under the command of their current technicians.
Carlo Ancelotti took over the Brazilian team in 2025 and seeks to consolidate a more consistent style of play. Zlatko Dalic continues to lead Croácia and values the experience of names like Modrić and Perisic. This Tuesday’s friendly serves as a parameter to measure the progress of both teams.
Expectations for the Brazilian defensive sector
The Brazilian defense must count on the return of Marquinhos for greater solidity. Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos complete the line next to Ibañez on the right side. The absence of Gabriel Magalhães and Alex Sandro among the absences requires specific adaptations in the last line.
Ancelotti has been testing different defensive combinations during date Fifa. The objective is to find a balance between marking and passing the ball. Casemiro should play deeper to protect the defense and give the midfielders freedom.
Offensive options and rotation in attack
Luiz Henrique and João Pedro get the opportunity to show their service in the offensive sector. Vini Jr should explore the left side with greater freedom of movement. Matheus Cunha centralizes creation actions alongside the attackers.
The rotation of pieces allows the coach to evaluate alternatives for different game scenarios. Brasil seeks greater efficiency in finishing after the negative result against França. The Croácia relies on the speed of the Perisic and Modrić’s creation to explore spaces.
Impact of the result on preparation for Copa
The friendly against Croácia closes the sequence of tests before defining the list for Mundial. Ancelotti uses confrontation to observe collective and individual behaviors. Croácia, in turn, adjusts tactical details while maintaining its game identity.
Both teams treat the duel as an important stage in building a competitive rhythm. The result has little influence on the Fifa classification, but serves as a reference for technical planning. Live streaming allows fans to follow all movements in real time.
Additional information about coverage
getv also broadcasts the game with narration by Jorge Iggor and commentary by Bruno Formiga and Luana Maluf. ge is constantly updated with relevant statistics and bids. Fans can access multiple platforms to choose the best way to follow the friendly.
The match takes place at a time that favors the Brazilian public despite the time difference. Orlando hosts the event as part of the preparation of the teams on American soil. The stadium offers ideal conditions for the show.
