Overview
- Estevão equalized from the spot after a VAR handball review to cancel Hazem Mastouri’s opener at Stade Pierre‑Mauroy.
- Lucas Paquetá blasted a late penalty over the bar and a subsequent appeal was turned down on review, with Estevão hitting the post in stoppage time.
- Brazil’s CBF-confirmed XI featured Bento in goal and an attack led by Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Matheus Cunha and Estevão, with Wesley booked early and replaced by Danilo at half-time.
- Gabriel Magalhães was unavailable due to a muscle injury sustained against Senegal, and Éder Militão started at centre-back before going off injured for Fabrício Bruno.
- Tunisia, already qualified for 2026 after nine wins and a draw without conceding in CAF qualifying, frustrated Brazil in a charged atmosphere overseen by referee Jérome Brisard.