Brazil continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup by taking on Panama, one of England's group opponents, in a friendly at the Maracana. Here is everything you need to know about the match.
Kick-off Time and Location
The international friendly is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 with a kick-off time of 10:30 PM BST. It is Brazil's penultimate friendly before the tournament and their last on home soil. The pre-World Cup send-off fixture will take place at the iconic Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, which hosted the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
TV Channel and Live Stream in the UK
There are currently no confirmed official television broadcasters holding the rights to show the match live on linear TV networks in the UK. Because no major channels have picked up the fixture, there is no set studio coverage or pre-match show start time available for viewers. Since mainstream domestic broadcasters are bypassing the fixture, traditional British streaming apps and web platforms will not show the match. However, international fans looking to access online coverage can explore global streaming services or check whether official national federation digital platforms broadcast the feed.
How to Watch in the US
Fans living across the United States can tune into the live broadcast through regional sports networks. The match is scheduled to stream live on FOX Sports' official platforms, including the app, at 5:30 PM ET and 2:30 PM PT.
Brazil Team News
Neymar has been ruled out as he continues to recover from a grade two right calf injury suffered while playing for Santos. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the star will sit out the friendlies, while Arsenal and PSG players won't be involved following the Champions League final.
World Cup Groups
Brazil, who haven't won the tournament since 2002, have been drawn to face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Panama have been handed a tough group featuring England, Croatia and Ghana.
Head-to-Head Record
The fixture marks only the fourth time that the men's senior national teams have met. Brazil hold the upper hand in their brief head-to-head record, having never lost to Los Canaleros.
