Brazil Impress With Perfect FIFA Series Campaign Ahead Of 2027 World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil were simply fantastic across their three matches in the FIFA Series, providing strong preparation ahead of the 2027 World Cup on home soil.

They played all three matches in Cuiabá, where they picked up three wins from three, bouncing back from what had been a disappointing run of results in March.

They kicked off their FIFA Series campaign against South Korea. Manager Arthur Elias opted for a back three system, something he had used previously.

On this occasion, he went with a back three featuring Thais Ferreira, Isa Haas, and Lauren, with Yasmim operating at left wing-back and Aline Gomes on the right.

The system suited attacking players, who were able to cause problems throughout the game. It was a fairly quiet first half until Ary Borges opened the scoring for Brazil, but it was in the second-half were Brazil ran riot.

Kerolin, Raissa Bahia, and Mariza were brought on, and the changes paid off almost immediately as Ludmila made it 2-0 in the 47th minute.

Dudinha, Kerolin, and Taina Maranhao added further goals to make it 5-0 before Park Soo-Jeong ensured South Korea did not leave empty-handed.

It was a very dominant display from Brazil, and the stats reflected that. They recorded 4.34 expected goals, had 71% possession, and registered 32 shots, with 12 on target.

It was more of the same for Brazil in their second match as they took on Zambia. Brazil’s task was made easier when Hazel Nali was sent off for handling the ball outside the area. From the resulting free kick, Yasmim stepped up and scored.

It was a slightly different system for Brazil in this fixture, as they opted for a back four, with Yasmim at left-back, Isa Haas and Mariza as the centre-backs, and Paloma at right-back. It was something different, but also something Arthur Elias has used regularly, switching between a back three and a back four depending on the opposition.

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It was a case of déjà vu for Brazil, who once again dominated in the second half. Maranhão scored in the 47th minute to make it 2-0, but Zambia responded almost immediately through Barbra Banda.

However, the home side once again proved too strong. Angelina converted from the penalty spot before Ary Borges made it 4-1. Kerolin and Vitória Calhau added further goals in stoppage time, with Calhau scoring from the penalty spot, to complete a 6-1 rout.

Once again, the stats were heavily in Brazil’s favour. They registered 22 shots, with 12 on target, and an expected goals figure of 3.72 compared to Zambia’s 0.50, showing that the build-up to the World Cup on home soil is starting to click for the Brazilians.

Then, in the third and final match for Brazil, they took on Canada in what was expected to be their toughest test of the three, and it proved to be so.

Elias opted for a back four in a 4-3-3 system, with Lelê in goal, Thais Ferreira at left-back, Isa Haas and Lauren as the centre-backs, and Aline Gomes at right-back.

It was Brazil who started the stronger. Dudinha cut in from the right, showing good skill to beat the full-back before being denied by Sheridan in goal for Canada.

Kerloin followed up the rebound, but the ball was cleared off the line.

From the resulting corner, Duda Sampaio delivered a lovely ball that Lauren attacked well, making a strong connection with her header, but it was denied by Sheridan, who produced a fingertip save onto the crossbar.

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Ludmila had a glorious chance to put Brazil 1-0 up on the stroke of half-time, but her one-on-one effort was comfortably saved by the Canadian shot stopper.

However, Brazil struck early in the second half. A long ball over the top led to the breakthrough in the 47th minute, as Gomes produced a lovely lobbed volley over Sheridan, who had no chance.

Despite a late red card to Ary Borges, Brazil managed to hold on, securing an important 1-0 victory and ending their campaign in style.

For Arthur Elias, it was a much-improved series compared to the February fixtures, and the team were able to lift silverware at the end of the tournament. While it may be classed as an international friendly competition, it is always valuable to build momentum and confidence, especially in the build-up to a World Cup.

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