Overview
- CBF scheduled Brazil vs Senegal on 15 November in London and Brazil vs Tunisia on 18 November in Lille, with kickoffs at 13:00 and 16:30 (Brasília) respectively.
- The federation framed the opponents as part of a plan to test the team against African sides already qualified for the World Cup.
- The Senegal fixture was finalized after the nation's recent qualification secured their availability.
- March 2026 friendlies are being arranged away to Portugal, France or Germany to gauge Brazil against European powers.
- Carlo Ancelotti says those March games will include only players set for the final tournament roster, heightening competition for remaining spots.