Brazil player ratings: trio seizes chance, João Pedro disappoints | OneFootball

Brazil bounced back from the loss to France and beat Croatia 3-1 last Tuesday in a World Cup warm-up friendly played in Orlando, United States. Defensive midfielder Danilo and forwards Luiz Henrique and Endrick made the most of their opportunity, but João Pedro disappointed.

Danilo was one of Brazil’s standout performers in the match. The midfielder showed strong marking ability, while also getting forward and scoring the team’s first goal. Luiz Henrique, sharp on the right side of the attack, also had a good game.

Endrick came on in the second half and played only 14 minutes, but had a decisive role. He won a penalty that was converted by Igor Thiago and provided the assist for Brazil’s third goal, scored by Gabriel Martinelli.

Meanwhile, center backs Marquinhos and Léo Pereira were solid, as was defensive midfielder Casemiro. Forward Matheus Cunha was active in attack, getting shots off and taking part in the team’s first goal. Vinícius Júnior was better than he had been against France, but can still offer more.

Forward João Pedro, meanwhile, fell short. He was the least involved player in the attacking third and also missed a clear chance in the first half.

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Brazil’s schedule leading up to the World Cup

This was Brazil’s final test before coach Carlo Ancelotti announces the final squad for the 2026 World Cup. The list will be released on May 18, less than 50 days from now. On May 25, the group begins preparations for the World Cup at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.

The team’s last match on home soil will be on May 31 against Panama at the Maracanã. The delegation will travel to the United States on June 1 and will have one final test before the start of the World Cup, against Egypt in Cleveland on June 6.

Brazil are in Group C at the World Cup. The group also includes Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.

Brazil’s debut will be on June 13 against Morocco in New Jersey. Six days later, on June 19, the team will face Haiti in Philadelphia. The Seleção will wrap up its group-stage campaign on June 24 against Scotland in Miami.

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