A Strong First-Half Performance Sparks Brazil’s Dominance Against Senegal
Brazil took full control in the first half of their friendly against Senegal, showing clear superiority as both teams prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Brazil delivered a powerful first-half display against Senegal at Emirates Stadium, ending the opening forty-five minutes with a solid two-goal advantage in a match filled with intensity and high competitiveness.
Estevão opened the scoring before Casemiro doubled the lead, giving Brazil complete dominance and confirming the team's growing readiness under Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
This match carries special significance, as the last meeting between the two sides in June 2023 ended with a four-two win for Senegal. Brazil now seeks its first victory against the African champions in their last three encounters.
Ancelotti continues to test his tactical ideas ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Since taking charge, he has recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses in six matches, with his team scoring eleven goals and keeping four clean sheets.
Senegal enter the match with strong momentum after qualifying directly for the 2026 World Cup thanks to an impressive campaign that saw them score twenty-two goals and concede only three under coach Pape Thiaw, who holds an exceptional success rate.
Brazil are missing several big names, including Neymar, who has not featured for over two years, along with Hugo Souza, Raphinha, and Martinelli. Senegal, meanwhile, rely on rising talents such as defender Mamadou Sarr and winger Ibrahim Mbaye, with Sadio Mané leading the attack.
The match is expected to be action-packed, with both teams aiming to fine-tune their systems ahead of major continental competitions.
Brazil Starting Lineup
Goalkeeper Ederson
Defense Eder Militão, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro
Midfield Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Estevão
Attack Matheus Cunha, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior
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