Brazil host Panama in Rio de Janeiro as part of pre-World Cup preparations. Brazil seek momentum after past frustration at the 2022 World Cup and inconsistent qualifying form, including a 1-0 defeat away at Bolivia and only three wins in their final eight qualifying matches. Neymar is ruled out due to an injury blow despite his recent inclusion in the squad. Alisson is expected to start after returning from a muscle issue and playing in Liverpool’s final Premier League appearance of the season. Marquinhos is also unavailable. Panama return to the world stage and face a challenging World Cup group alongside Croatia and England, with confidence high in their camp.
"Brazil will welcome Panama to Rio de Janeiro as they complete the final part of their pre-World Cup preparations late on Sunday night. Brazil suffered real frustration out in Qatar four years ago with a quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia, and they travel to North America this summer with plenty to prove. Although Carlo Ancelotti’s superstar squad breezed through qualifying, the Selecao failed to find stability and signed off with a 1-0 defeat away at Bolivia in September."
"Despite Neymar’s sensational inclusion in Ancelotti’s squad this month, the veteran superstar has been dealt an immediate injury blow and it has been confirmed their all-time leading goalscorer won’t play any part here. However, recently returning from a muscle issue and featuring in Liverpool’s final Premier League appearance of the season, Alisson should get some more minutes under his belt and start between the sticks. Set to feature for PSG in the 2026 Champions League final, Marquinhos will not feature."
"Panama are set to make their return to the world stage this summer and the mood in their camp is at a red-hot high. Los Canaleros will share Group L with European giants Croatia and England, and they are set to shatter a..."
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