Brazil vs Panama Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly
by Alex Lawes ·
Five-time world champions Brazil need to show some encouraging sides in this pre-tournament friendly against a resolute Panama side on Sunday.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed
Brazil vs Panama prediction
Carlo Ancelotti has endured a tough start to life as Brazil boss, with the Selecao finishing as low as fifth in CONMEBOL qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026. The Brazilians were beaten comfortably, albeit only 2-1, by France in March before edging past Croatia.
The Panamanians, under the management of former Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen, qualified with relative ease for their second ever FIFA World Cup and they will be expected to be difficult to play against in North America this summer.
Familiarity and adaptability to conditions will be key for Panama this summer but, even with that, they are major underdogs against a Brazil side that need to find a way to really switch on.
Brazil vs Panama tip: Brazil to win & under 3.5 goals
