Brazil and Tunisia continued their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw in Lille, as the Eagles of Carthage avoided defeat against the Selecao for the first time in history. Brazil came into this friendly on the back of a 2-0 victory over Senegal another African opponent but were unable to replicate that level of control this time around.
Softfootball earlier reported that Carlo Ancelotti had praised young sensation Estevo before the match, admitting the teenager is special and capable of becoming a long-term pillar of the Selecao. And once again, the youngster delivered on that growing reputation.
The game itself lacked the headline appeal of other fixtures this international window, but for Tunisia, it represented an opportunity to land a statement result. Brazil dominated early and might have gone ahead through Estevao or Rodrygo, both of whom saw promising efforts blocked at decisive moments. But after weathering the early pressure, Tunisia settled and began to trouble Brazil in transition.