Overview
- Brazil raced into a 2-0 lead inside 18 minutes at the Etihad through Bia Zaneratto and Dudinha in England’s first match since winning Euro 2025.
- Brazil captain Angelina was shown a straight red for pulling down Ella Toone, yet England failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage.
- Georgia Stanway converted a second-half penalty, with Alex Greenwood and Stanway both striking the crossbar as England pressed for an equaliser.
- Khiara Keating made her England debut in goal with Hannah Hampton out due to an elbow injury, and the hosts also missed regulars including Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp.
- Wiegman said the fixture was part of a planned period of experimentation ahead of World Cup qualifying, with 37,460 in attendance and Australia the next opponent in Derby.