"Brazil arrive in London still shaping their identity under Carlo Ancelotti, who has overseen six matches since taking charge at the end of May. His record so far stands at three wins, one draw and two defeats, with 11 goals scored and four clean sheets kept. A narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay in June ensured Brazil maintained their flawless record of qualifying for every World Cup."
"But the campaign itself was inconsistent: eight wins, four draws and six losses left the Selecao fifth in South America's table, 10 points adrift of Argentina, and still with plenty to improve before next summer's finals. Last month's travels to Asia highlighted that inconsistency. A 5-0 dismantling of South Korea was followed by a 3-2 defeat against Japan, despite Brazil leading by two at half-time."
"Senegal, meanwhile, arrive in excellent shape. A 4-0 victory over Mauritania last month saw them clinch top spot in Group B and secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Under Pape Thiaw, appointed in December 2024, the Lions of Teranga have posted an impressive 10 wins and two draws from 12 games, conceding just three goals during qualifying. They also have the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fast approaching, with group fixtures against DR Congo, Benin and Botswana coming at the end of December. Before that, Senegal face Brazil and then Kenya next Tuesday as they fine-tune their preparations."
Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will host a friendly between Brazil and Senegal, renewing a rivalry after Senegal's 4-2 win in Lisbon two years ago. Brazil are still shaping an identity under Carlo Ancelotti, who has overseen six matches with three wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring 11 goals and keeping four clean sheets. Brazil's World Cup qualifying campaign was inconsistent, finishing fifth in South America with eight wins, four draws and six losses. Recent Asian tour results included a 5-0 win over South Korea and a 3-2 loss to Japan. Senegal arrive in excellent shape, clinching top spot in Group B, qualifying directly for 2026, and remaining unbeaten under Pape Thiaw.
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