Brazil travels to Colombia as part of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, on the night of Thursday to Friday (1 a.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
Third in the AmSud zone in this qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil does not have much room for maneuver before its trip to Colombia. This latest gathering closes a particularly trying year 2023 for the Seleçao. Fernando Diniz’s team has multiplied its disappointments, both in official competition and in friendly matches. A chaotic journey which also results from significant absences in its ranks. Neymar is in the infirmary, just like Casemiro and Eder Militao.
Brazil will, however, be able to count on Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos for this perilous trip, while Olympique de Marseille left-back Renan Lodi has also been called up to the list. But the little sensation concerns the big premiere of the crack Endrick. Considered the most promising prospect in Brazilian football, the future Real Madrid striker could make his big debut at the age of 17.
The expected compositions
Colombia : Montero – Mosquera, Cuesta, Sanchez, Machado – Uribe, Lerma – J. Arias, Rodriguez, Dias – Borre.
Brazil : Alisson – Emerson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Augusto – Guimaraes, André, Joelinton – Rodrygo, Pedro, Vinicius Jr.
Where to watch the game ?
This qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup between Colombia and Brazil will not be broadcast on a French channel. It will nevertheless be possible to follow it in streaming on FIFA+.