Brasil faces Panamá this Sunday, May 31st, at Maracanã. The match starts at 6:30 pm, Brasília time, as the last home test before Copa of Mundo in 2026. Alisson starts as a starter in goal and acts as a reference in defense.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the lineup with Liverpool’s goalkeeper. The stadium is expected to be full with more than 73 thousand fans. The game marks Seleção’s farewell before the trip to Estados Unidos.
Alisson as a pillar of security in the Brazilian goal
Alisson arrives at the friendly with consolidated experience. The 33-year-old goalkeeper has defended Seleção’s goal for years and brings security to the defensive system. Carlo Ancelotti counts on him to organize the ball release and command the last line against Panamá.
The player is experiencing a stable phase at Liverpool and wants to maintain the high level. The coaching staff values his leadership on the field. Alisson must guide the alternative defense and avoid unnecessary risks.
Brasil forms a team with four attackers. Alisson acts as a balancing element. Ancelotti plans to use the 11 allowed substitutions to rotate the roster.
Escalação confirmed with Alisson holder
Carlo Ancelotti opted for an alternative defense due to the absences. Bremer and Léo Pereira form the defensive duo.
- Alisson
- Wesley
- Bremer
- Léo Pereira
- Alex Sandro
- Casemiro
- Bruno Guimarães
- Luiz Henrique
- Matheus Cunha
- Vini Jr
- Raphinha
The goalkeeper gains protection with the reinforced midfield. Ele must command the defense in aerial moves. The Italian coach must promote changes throughout the match.
Desfalques and running on Seleção
Neymar Jr remains out with a calf injury. Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos do not play after the Liga Campeões final.
With this, Alisson takes on even more responsibility in releasing the ball. The goalkeeper helps organize the alternative defense. Endrick remains as an option on the bench for the attack.
Escalação likely from Panamá
Thomas Christiansen has led Panamá since 2020. The team uses three attackers with a reinforced midfield.
- Mosquera
- Murillo
- Escobar
- Córdoba
- Davis
- Godoy
- Martínez
- Carrasquilla
- Bárcenas
- Fajardo
- Díaz
Adalberto Carrasquilla and Aníbal Godoy are references. Panamá has been training at Vasco’s CT for the past few days.
Onde watch Brasil x Panamá live
Globo TV broadcasts with narration by Everaldo Marques and commentary by Ana Thaís Matos, Denilson and Junior.
sportv displays with Luiz Carlos Jr., Eric Faria and Ricardinho. geTV has Jorge Iggor, Bruno Formiga and Luana Maluf.
ge follows you in real time with videos of the main moves.
Expectativa by Alisson on Maracanã
Alisson wants to give the Brazilian team peace of mind. The goalkeeper accumulates calls and knows the importance of solidity for Copa of Mundo. Ancelotti expects safe defenses and good distribution from him.
Panamá occupies 33rd position in the Fifa ranking. The Central American team goes to its second Copa from Mundo.
Depois of the game, Brasil faces Egito in Cleveland. The delegation travels on Monday night.
Detalhes from Maracanã and arbitration
Mais of 73.5 thousand tickets were sold. Ivete Sangalo makes presentation before kickoff. The public must create a great atmosphere at the farewell on national territory.
Daniel Schlager, from Alemanha, referees the match. Sven Washitzki-Günther and Lasse Koslowski act as assistants. Christian Dingert is in VAR.
The temperature on the Rio is between 19°C and 24°C. Nuvens may appear, but with no heavy rain forecast.