Brasil faces Panamá this Sunday, May 31st, at Maracanã. The game starts at 6:30 pm, Brasília time, as Seleção’s last home test before Copa’s Mundo in 2026. Casemiro starts as a starter in midfield and acts as a balance reference.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the lineup with Manchester United’s steering wheel. The stadium is expected to be full with more than 73 thousand fans. The match marks the farewell before the trip to Estados Unidos.
Casemiro takes on leadership role in midfield
Casemiro arrives at the confrontation with consolidated experience. The 34-year-old midfielder forms a partnership with Bruno Guimarães and provides protection to the defense. Carlo Ancelotti counts on him to organize the ball release and contain Panamá’s advances.
The player has accumulated important titles with Seleção and wants to keep his level high. The coaching staff values his ability to read the game. Casemiro must distribute passes and help with the transition to the attack.
Brasil forms a team with four attackers. Casemiro acts as an anchor in the middle. Ancelotti plans to use the 11 allowed substitutions to rotate the entire roster.
Escalação confirmed with Casemiro 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 midfield gains experience with the presence of Casemiro. Ele must command the first pressure line. 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, Casemiro gains even more responsibility in containment. The steering wheel helps protect the alternative defense. Endrick and other young players remain as options on the bench.
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 the main names. Panamá trained at Vasco’s CT and is looking for a competitive pace.
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 in real time with videos of the main bids.
Expectativa around Casemiro in Maracanã
Casemiro wants to provide security for the Brazilian team. The player accumulates summons and knows the importance of balance for Copa of Mundo. Ancelotti expects correct positioning and accurate passes 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.