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. Igor Thiago joins the group as an attacking option and should gain minutes on the field.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the starting lineup without the center forward, but plans to rotate widely. 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.
Igor Thiago seeks space as a center forward in Seleção
Igor Thiago, 25 years old, is going through a good phase at Brentford and was called up by Ancelotti. The attacker traveled with the delegation and appears as an alternative for the offensive sector. Carlo Ancelotti wants to observe it against Panamá to evaluate adaptation to the scheme.
The coaching staff values his physical presence and eye for goal. Igor Thiago could enter in the second half to form a pair with Endrick or other attackers. Ele brings pivot and finishing characteristics within the area.
Brasil forms a team with four attackers. Igor Thiago follows the warm-up and is ready to act. Ancelotti uses the friendly to give rhythm to the reserves.
Escalação confirmed without Igor Thiago in the starting lineup
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
Igor Thiago remains as an option on the bench. The reserve center forward must gain minutes throughout the match.
Desfalques and shooting in the Brazilian attack
Neymar Jr remains out with a calf injury. Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos and Gabriel Martinelli also do not play after recent commitments.
With this, Igor Thiago gains the chance to show service as a reserve. Seleção prioritizes testing in the offensive sector before Copa and Mundo. Outros names like Endrick are also available.
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 Igor Thiago in preparation
Igor Thiago wants to take advantage of the opportunity to establish himself in the group. The recently called up striker accumulates goals in Europa and knows the importance of depth in attack. Ancelotti watches all center forwards for final decisions before Copa.
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.