Brasil and Croatia are set to face each other in a friendly, their first meeting since the 2022 World Cup quarter-final. The match takes place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, United States.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The friendly is scheduled for Tuesday at 21:00 (Brasília time). UK viewers can find updates across sports websites. The game will be broadcast on TV Globo, with Luis Roberto commentating alongside Júnior and Denílson. Sportv will also air the match, featuring commentary from Luiz Carlos Jr., Eric Faria, and Ricardinho. Getv will provide coverage with Jorge Iggor narrating and Bruno Formiga and Luana Maluf offering commentary. The match will be covered live.
Brasil’s Preparation and Team News
This friendly provides Brasil with a final opportunity for testing and observations before Carlo Ancelotti finalises his squad. Subsequent friendlies against Panama and Egypt will feature the 26 players selected for the World Cup. Brasil are coming off a 2-1 defeat to France, while Croatia secured a 2-1 victory against Colombia.
Brasil are expected to make five changes to their starting line-up from the France game. Ibañez and Luiz Henrique are set to replace the injured Wesley and Raphinha. Marquinhos returns to the defence in place of Bremer, having recovered from a hip injury. Danilo is expected to come in for Andrey Santos in midfield. João Pedro may replace Gabriel Martinelli, potentially allowing Vini Jr to play on the left wing. Bento is likely to continue in goal, as Ancelotti rotates his goalkeepers.
Alisson, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro, Raphinha, and Wesley are unavailable for selection.
Croatia’s Squad and Tactical Approach
Croatia have retained a core group from 2022, while also integrating new players into the squad. Thirteen players who featured in the World Cup quarter-final against Brasil have been called up for this international break.
According to the Croatian media, coach Zlatko Dalic is considering a change in tactics from the Colombia match. He may switch from a three-defender system to a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Modrić returning to the starting line-up.
Gvardiol and Kovacic are not included in the squad.
New Kit Debut
- The friendly will mark the debut of Brasil’s new home kit.
- The kit features blue shorts and a yellow shirt.
The match offers both teams a chance to fine-tune their squads and strategies.