Brasil takes the field this Sunday against Panamá. The friendly takes place at Maracanã, Rio and Janeiro, starting at 6:30 pm. The match serves as Seleção’s final test on Brazilian soil before the 2026 Mundo travels to Copa.
Carlo Ancelotti will lead the team in search of rhythm and player observation. The Italian coach confirmed the lineup the day before. The duel also marks the team’s farewell to the Brazilian fans. The delegation travels to Estados Unidos on Monday.
Crowded Maracanã receives presentation from Ivete Sangalo
Mais of 73.5 thousand tickets were sold. The stadium should be full for the match. Antes of the ball rolling, the singer Ivete Sangalo will perform for the public.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti intends to use all outfield players. The teams made 11 substitutions for each side. Isso allows wide rotation in the cast.
- Wesley and Alex Sandro compete for position on the left flank
- Luiz Henrique wins place on the right wing
- Bremer and Léo Pereira form the improvised defense
- Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães remain as midfielders
Escalação of Brasil prioritizes mobility in attack
Seleção should start with four source attackers. The team will have a lot of movement between the offensive pieces. Ancelotti confirmed the starting lineup.
Provável Brasil lineup:Alisson, Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Vini Jr and Raphinha.
Goalkeeper Alisson returns to goal. The defense suffers from important absences. Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos played in Campeões’s Liga final on Saturday. Neymar remains out with a calf injury. Gabriel Martinelli also does not act.
Panamá arrives with an experienced and young team
The Central American team trained at the Vasco CT in recent days. Thomas Christiansen has led the team since 2020. Ele is betting on a solid midfield with three midfielders.
Panamá occupies 33rd position in the Fifa ranking. The team secured a place in the Copa of the 2026 Mundo as leader of group A of the Eliminatórias of the Concacaf. Será their second participation in the competition, after 2018.
Provável Panamá lineup:Mosquera, Murillo, Escobar, Córdoba and Davis; Godoy, Martínez and Carrasquilla; Bárcenas, Fajardo and Díaz.
Aníbal Godoy, 36 years old, is the captain and one of the pillars. Adalberto Carrasquilla, which acts on Pumas of México, represents the new generation. The team will still play two more friendlies before Copa.
Transmissão from the friendly match Brasil x Panamá
Globo TV will show the match open to the entire country. Everaldo Marques narrates with commentary from Ana Thaís Matos, Denilson and Junior. Sportv also broadcasts.
- Narração on sportv: Luiz Carlos Jr.
- Comentários on sportv: Eric Faria and Ricardinho
- ge offers real-time videos of the main bids
- getv takes the game with Jorge Iggor in narration
GE’s digital coverage allows you to follow all the details. The platform will show the main moments on video.
Desfalques influence planning of Ancelotti
The absence of three players from the starting defense forces changes. Bremer and Léo Pereira gain opportunity. The technician observes alternatives for the Copa.
Luiz Henrique takes over on the right wing in place of Estêvão. Mobility in attack should be the team’s hallmark. Vini Jr and Raphinha act with freedom to create.
Brasil seeks to maintain the good moment. Seleção wants to feel the support of the fans before embarking. Panamá, in turn, uses the game to adjust final details.
German Arbitragem leads the friendly match at Rio
Daniel Schlager referees the match. The assistants are Sven Washitzki-Günther and Lasse Koslowski, all from Alemanha. The fourth referee is Florian Badstübner.
Christian Dingert and Katrin Rafalski are part of the VAR team. Neutral refereeing avoids controversies in a preparatory game.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the importance of commitment. The Italian wants to see the squad working as a unit. Running in 11 changes helps with the evaluation.
Depois this Sunday, Brasil faces Egito next Saturday, in Cleveland, in Estados Unidos. Panamá still plays against República Dominicana and Bósnia.
Maracanã should offer a festive atmosphere. The fans expect a good show. Seleção enters the field to close out the victory over Brasil.