Brazil Prepares to Face Tunisia in Final 2025 Friendly

Lille, France — The Brazilian national soccer team is set to take on Tunisia in a friendly match on Tuesday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m. local time. The match serves as part of Brazil‘s preparation for the 2026 World Cup and will take place at the Decathlon Stadium.

For the game, broadcast on TV Globo with commentary from Luis Roberto and Ana Thaís Matos, as well as coverage on Sportv, coach Carlo Ancelotti will aim to build on the team’s recent performance, which included a 2-0 victory over Senegal on November 15 in London.

Ancelotti, who will lead Brazil in his eighth match as coach, has recorded four wins, one draw, and two losses to date. This match against Tunisia is significant, as the teams previously faced each other in France before the 2022 World Cup, where Brazil secured a 5-1 victory.

The Brazilian lineup will feature several changes due to injuries. Gabriel Magalhães has been ruled out with a muscle injury, prompting Ancelotti to call up Wesley for the right-back position and move Éder Militão to central defense alongside Marquinhos. Bento will replace Ederson in goal, while Caio Henrique will step in for an exhausted Alex Sandro.

Brazil’s most recent match against Senegal lifted the team’s spirits after a surprising loss to Japan in October. Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress in high pressing and is expected to keep changes minimal for the Tunisia match, barring any signs of fatigue from the players.

Tunisia enters this friendly after testing various squad combinations in their recent matches, including a draw with Mauritania and a win against Jordan. They secured their place in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an impressive record.

The predicted lineup for Tunisia includes goalkeeper Dahmen, defenders Valery, Talbi, and Bronn, and midfielders Skhiri, Layouni, and Hannibal. Tunisia hopes to gain valuable experience against Brazil as they continue preparations for international competitions.

This match marks the conclusion of Brazil’s 2025 schedule, with future fixtures against European heavyweights aimed at further gearing up for the World Cup.