CBF reveals venue in Brazil for Seleção’s final friendly before the Copa | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team’s farewell before traveling to the World Cup will take place at Maracanã.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the decision this Friday (6).

The match will be a friendly between Brazil and Panama, on May 31.

So, is Maracanã the ideal stage for this farewell? Leave your comment!

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Still in March, the Brazilian National Team will play friendlies against France (on the 26th, in Boston) and Croatia (on the 31st, in Orlando).

The squad announcement for these matches will be on March 16, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil’s World Cup debut, against Morocco, is scheduled for June 13, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), in the United States.

In addition to Morocco, Brazil will also face Scotland and Haiti in Group C of the World Cup.

Check out the CBF’s statement 🇧🇷

The Brazilian National Team will face Panama in its farewell match before departing for the United States. The Seleção will take on the Central American team at Maracanã on May 31, wrapping up the first phase of preparation for the World Cup.

This will be the last chance for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad to play in front of the Brazilian fans, marking the start of their quest for a sixth world title.

The Panamanian team is currently ranked 33rd in the FIFA Rankings and is in Group L of the World Cup, alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana.

According to CBF president Samir Xaud, the match will seal the bond between the team and the fans as they set their sights on the world’s biggest national team tournament.

“I think it’s very symbolic that this farewell is happening at such an important and iconic venue. Maracanã is the home of the Brazilian National Team, a stadium known worldwide and always the stage for great performances. Receiving the affection and support of the fans will be fundamental for the team, which will depart for the USA the very next day,” commented the official.

The Brazilian National Team will train at Granja Comary in the days leading up to the match. For coach Carlo Ancelotti, it’s important to feel the fans’ energy before heading to the World Cup.

“I really like Maracanã, it’s a grand stage with a lot of history. We have everything it takes to play a high-level World Cup, we’re preparing very well, the players are proud to serve the National Team, and this energy exchange with the fans before the tournament will be great,” he emphasized.

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