Brazil’s national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed confidence that his squad is progressing positively towards peak performance in time for the 2026 World Cup. This statement follows a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in a friendly match held at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium near Lille, France, on Tuesday evening.
The draw came just three days after Brazil’s 2-0 victory over Senegal in London. The match against Tunisia saw promising performances from emerging talents, notably 18-year-old Chelsea winger, Estevao, who scored the equalizer from a penalty in the 44th minute. This was in response to Hazem Mestouri’s opening goal for Tunisia in the 23rd minute.
Substitute Lucas Paqueta missed a second penalty in the 76th minute, which could have secured a win for Brazil, after a foul by Ferjani Sassi on Vitor Roque. The match also saw an injury to defender Eder Militao, 27, who was forced to leave the field after nearly an hour of play. He was replaced by Fabricio Bruno. Militao had previously been sidelined for a significant period last season due to a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee.
“We played a very good match against Senegal, and today was a much tougher match against Tunisia,” commented Ancelotti, 66.
These matches are part of Brazil’s intensive preparations for the upcoming World Cup, as they aim to restore the team to its best form and achieve significant results on the international stage. Brazil is looking to make a statement in 2026. The team is working hard to achieve its goals.
