Brazil continued their preparations for subsequent yr’s World Cup in advantageous style with a snug 2-0 win over Senegal.
The Selecao ended final month’s worldwide break with a 3-2 defeat to Japan within the Far East, however they have been a lot improved at Emirates Stadium towards a Senegal aspect that went unbeaten in qualifying for the 2026 finals.
Objectives from Estevao and Casemiro proved sufficient for Brazil, who noticed defender Gabriel go off injured within the second half at his house stadium. Senegal, in the meantime, misplaced midfielder Pape Sarr to damage, which shall be of concern to a Tottenham aspect already lacking a number of first-team gamers.
Senegal beat England 3-1 again in June and went shut early in North London by an Ismaila Sarr volley.
However Brazil shortly took management, with Matheus Cunha twice hitting the woodwork contained in the opening 16 minutes, the Manchester United ahead teed up on every event by Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Brazil took the lead within the twenty eighth minute, with Estevao making no mistake when his alternative got here. The Chelsea teenager discovered the online with a elegant first-time end after the ball fortuitously broke his means within the space, and eight minutes later Casemiro gave Brazil full management.
Casemiro was left fully unmarked from a free-kick, with Cunha’s United team-mate afforded the time and area to choose his spot and curl house.
The aim was ultimately awarded following an extended VAR test, although Brazil have been grateful to Ederson for preserving their two-goal lead going into half-time after he saved nicely to disclaim Ismaila Sarr.
There was by no means any signal of a Senegal fightback in a extra low-key second half, with Brazil’s consideration now turning to a gathering with Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday.
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Brazil crew vs Senegal
Brazil beginning XI: Ederson; Marquinhos, Militao, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Estevao, Cunha, Rodrygo; Vinicius Jr.
Senegal crew vs Brazil
Senegal beginning XI: Mendy, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Mendy, Jakobs, Gana Gueye, PM Sarr, Pape Gueye, I Sarr, Ndiaye, Mane.
When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals?
The draw for the World Cup finals will happen on December 5 2025 on the Kennedy Middle in Washington DC, with the ceremony beginning at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT).
The event runs from June 11 till July 19 2026.
