Ancelotti tips Senegal as dark horses at the Copa: "A very strong side" | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team faces Senegal this Saturday at 1 PM (Brasília time) at the Emirates Stadium in London. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made a point of praising the African team and stated that they have the potential to surprise even in the World Cup.

“Senegal is a very strong team and could be a surprise in the World Cup, just like Morocco was in the last World Cup. It is a team full of top players. I was lucky to coach Koulibaly, who is among the best defenders I have worked with,” he said.

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In the last FIFA date, Brazil faced two Asian teams (South Korea and Japan). In this one, besides the match against Senegal, the team will also face Tunisia, both African. Ancelotti explained that it is important to face opponents with varied profiles, highlighting that football today is completely globalized.

“We need to give the opportunity to know this type of different school. It is true that football today is globalized, but there are also teams with different characteristics. Asian teams, for example, are different from Senegal or Tunisia. It is important to have more knowledge about the various teams in the world,” he pointed out.

After this FIFA date, there will be only one more before the World Cup, scheduled for March next year, when Brazil will face two European teams, with France, Norway, and Croatia among the most likely.

The next games of the National Team

Brazil vs Senegal Date and time: November 15, 2025 (Saturday), at 1 PM (Brasília time) Location: Emirates Stadium, in London (ENG)

Brazil vs Tunisia Date and time: November 18 (Tuesday), at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Decathlon Stadium, in Lille (FRA)

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