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Brazilian National Team Friendlies Take Place in the United States

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has set the schedule for the Brazilian National Team for the first FIFA Date of 2026. Carlo Ancelotti's team will face two European opponents in March, maintaining the strategy of challenging different football styles.

WHY DID THE CBF CHOOSE EUROPEAN OPPONENTS?

The CBF chose France and Croatia to face different football schools. In 2025, Brazil tested its strength against African and Asian teams, while this stage focuses on European powerhouses.

The match against France will take place on March 26 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. The stadium will host games of the next World Cup, and the city has a large Brazilian community, which facilitates the presence of fans.

Additionally, five days later, on March 31, Brazil will face Croatia at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Croatian National Team is ranked tenth in the FIFA rankings and has had impressive campaigns in recent World Cups, including second place in 2018 and third in 2022.

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HOW DOES FLAMENGO FOLLOW THE FIFA DATES?

Flamengo closely follows the FIFA Date, as it frequently provides players to the Brazilian National Team, such as Danilo and Alex Sandro. According to the coordination of the men's team, the friendlies serve as important tests before the World Cup in June.

The CBF believes that facing well-ranked teams contributes to improving the technical and tactical level of the national team. Finally, the entity informed that details about ticket sales and match times will be announced at the beginning of January.

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