Overview
- Hazem Mastouri put Tunisia ahead in the 23rd minute before a VAR handball review led to Estevão’s equalizer from the spot just before half-time.
- Lucas Paquetá blazed a 78th-minute penalty over the bar and Estevão struck the post in stoppage time, leaving the friendly level in Lille.
- Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out pre-match with a thigh injury, and Éder Militão was withdrawn around the hour mark with an issue yet to be clarified.
- Brazil produced 21 shots worth about 2.6 expected goals but registered only three on target, reflecting persistent finishing problems.
- Tunisia’s disciplined display aligned with their unbeaten World Cup qualifying run (nine wins, one draw) as Brazil continued personnel tests before planned March friendlies.