Brazil face Croatia this Tuesday in Orlando | OneFootball

Brazil will face Croatia at Camping World Stadium in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Brazil’s national team will have this Tuesday’s friendly (31) against Croatia as its final test before coach Carlo Ancelotti announces the 26 players called up for the World Cup on May 18. At 9 p.m. (Brasília time), the Seleção will take on the Eastern European side at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, with live coverage on TV Globo, SporTV, GE TV, and Globoplay.

In the match, the Brazilian players will wear the national team’s new yellow jersey for the first time.

After facing France last Thursday (26), Brazil is aiming for a win to close out this first FIFA international window of 2026 on a positive note. Compared to the match against the French, Marquinhos is available after recovering from hip pain, while Vitor Reis, called up a few days ago, is also part of the squad. Injured, Wesley and Raphinha have been withdrawn.

At Camping World Stadium, venue for Brazil vs. Croatia, the Seleção wrapped up preparations for the friendlyCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Third-place finishers at the last World Cup and currently 11th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, the Croatians come into the game full of confidence after a 2-1 comeback win over Colombia.

Among the Croatian players selected by coach Zlatko Dalić is midfielder Luka Modrić. Alongside Carlo Ancelotti and Brazilians Casemiro, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Éder Militão, the No. 10 won multiple titles with Real Madrid and became one of the club’s greatest players in history.

“Modrić can play in every position on the pitch because he is a complete midfielder. He is one of the best players I have coached, a spectacular professional. Modrić is unique. There is no player like Modrić on the world market,” said the Italian coach about the 40-year-old player, who has made 195 appearances for Croatia and scored 28 goals.

Luka Modrić and Gabriel Jesus side by side in the friendly between Brazil and Croatia in June 2018 at Anfield in LiverpoolCredits: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF

Head-to-head record

Brazil and Croatia have faced each other six times, with three Brazilian wins and three draws. The Seleção has scored nine goals and conceded four. See the full record:

1) 05/22/1996 - Brazil 1 x 1 Croatia - Vivaldo Lima Stadium, in Manaus - Sávio - Friendly;

2) 08/17/2005 - Brazil 1 x 1 Croatia - Poljud Stadium, in Split - Ricardinho - Friendly;

3) 06/13/2006 - Brazil 1 x 0 Croatia - Berlin Olympic Stadium - Kaká - World Cup group stage;

Oscar in action in the 3-1 win over Croatia in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup at Neo Química ArenaCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

4) 06/12/2014 - Brazil 3 x 1 Croatia - Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo - Neymar (2) and Oscar - World Cup group stage;

5) 06/03/2018 - Brazil 2 x 0 Croatia - Anfield, in Liverpool - Neymar and Roberto Firmino - Friendly;

6) 12/09/2022 - Brazil 1 (2) x (4) 1 Croatia - Education City Stadium, in Doha - Neymar - World Cup quarterfinals.

Luka Modrić and Vinicius Jr. in action in the match between Brazil and Croatia in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World CupCredits: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF

Refereeing crew

The officiating team for Brazil vs. Croatia will be American and made up of the following officials: Armando Villareal (referee); Ryan Graves and Kali Smith (assistant referees); Victor Rivas (fourth official); and Michael Radchuk (VAR).

Kaká scored the winning goal in Brazil’s victory over Croatia in the group stage of the 2006 World CupCredits: Action Images / Lee Mills

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