Where to watch Brazil x Senegal live: time and location of the preparatory game for the 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian team carries out final training sessions in London for the friendly against Senegal, scheduled for this Saturday, November 15, 2025. The game takes place at 1 pm Brasília time, at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal, in England. Carlo Ancelotti, the team’s coach, uses the match as a test for tactical adjustments before the 2026 World Cup.
The players performed on November 10th at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, Arsenal’s training center. Ancelotti led closed sessions to define the starting line-up.
The clash is part of November’s FIFA Date, Brazil’s last official commitment in 2025. After Senegal, the team will face Tunisia on the 18th, in Lille, France.
News in the Brazilian call-up
Vitor Roque, Palmeiras striker, receives his first opportunity in the main team. The 20-year-old impressed in the last few Brasileirão matches with decisive goals.
Luciano Juba, Bahia’s right-back, also debuts in the group. His defensive versatility caught Ancelotti’s attention during national games.
Other names such as Matheus Cunha, from Wolverhampton, reinforce the attack. Cunha highlighted the importance of demonstrating the team’s potential in recent statements.
The complete list includes 26 players, with a focus on athletes active in Europe to facilitate logistics.
Elenco senegalês com estrelas consolidadas
O Senegal chega ao duelo com elenco experiente sob comando de Pape Thiaw. Sadio Mané, do Al-Nassr, lidera o ataque com sua velocidade e finalização precisa.
Kalidou Koulibaly, zagueiro do Al-Hilal, ancora a defesa com sua solidez em duelos aéreos. O capitão acumula mais de 70 partidas pela seleção.
- Édouard Mendy no gol, atual campeão da Champions League com o Chelsea.
- Ismaila Sarr nas pontas, conhecido por dribles rápidos.
- Nicolas Jackson como referência ofensiva, artilheiro em clubes ingleses.
Thiaw convocou 27 atletas para os dois amistosos do mês, incluindo o contra o Quênia no dia 18.
Unfavorable outlook for Brazil
The teams have faced each other twice in friendlies since 2019, without Brazilian victories. In 2023, Senegal won 4-2 in Lisbon, with goals from Mané and company.
The first meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, in 2019, in the United States. Brazil scored three goals in total, while the opponent scored five.
These results show the African defensive organization against the Brazilian attack. Ancelotti plans to exploit gaps with quick transitions. The history reinforces the need for total focus to break the taboo this Saturday.
Tactical strategies in focus
Ancelotti adopts a 4-3-3 formation to balance possession and counterattacks. Training emphasized high marking against Senegalese pressure.
Senegal, in turn, bets on compact lines and fast exits. Thiaw adjusted the midfield to neutralize creators like Bruno Guimarães.
Factors such as the Emirates pitch and the cold November weather influence choices. Both teams avoid injuries by rotating starters. The game serves as an evaluation for the next World Cup cycles.
Broadcast and public access
The match is broadcast live on Globo on open TV and on SporTV on pay-per-view. Platforms such as ge.globo and Globoplay offer streaming to subscribers.
Rádio Itatiaia covers the event on 95.7 FM and 610 AM, with the full day onBelo Horizonte. Extra images on the broadcaster’s YouTube.
Tickets sold out quickly on the official CBF website. Emirates’ capacity is 60 thousand fans, with a presence of Brazilians in Europe. The British blackout from 3pm local time does not affect global transmission.
