Match Preview for Brazil against Colombia
Two South America giants meet on Thursday night, as Brazil and Colombia face.
The expansion of the World Cup has provided some relief for South America teams, especially Brazil, which could face serious risk of losing if the tournament remained a competition of 32 teams.
Brazil is today in fifth place in the ranking, a place that would only have guaranteed one play-off in previous versions.
With Paraguay in a close search, Selecao will be willing to boost their qualifications, as the top six teams are now winning automatic positions.
With just 18 points from 36 available, the Brazilian campaign was sluggish. Despite critical victories over Peru and Chile in October, their failure to overcome Venezuela and Uruguay a month later left them in a precarious situation.
Dorival Junior remains at the helm, although doubts remain as to whether he will still be responsible when the World Cup starts, as Brazil’s matches for the Copa America qualifying and disappointing campaign last year.
With a heated meeting against Argentina next week, securing a victory here will relieve some pressure before heading to Buenos Aires.
Let’s go! 🇧🇷🔥
The Brazilian national team started late Monday afternoon (17) over the confrontation against Colombia for the 13th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/7awguk9cur
– CBF Futebol (@cbf_Futebol) March 18 2025
Brazil will also closely monitor Bolivia and Venezuela, ensuring that it is not significant ground.
Colombia made the story in November 2023, when Luis Diaz’s double victory secured their first World Cup victory in Brazil.
But despite the impressive undefeated start of 25 games under Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia has now suffered four defeats in their last seven games.
A dramatic loss for Uruguay also fell on morale, as Colombia was balanced in the 96th minute, only for Manuel Ugarte to clear a winner of the last GASP in the 11th minute of the extra time.
Colombia has slipped from second to fourth place in just two months, but with a six -point pillow in the first six, their qualifications remain strong.
Group news for Brazil against Colombia
Brazilian attack options have been reformed after Neymar has been withdrawn due to injury. The front had called after 17 months absence, but was forced to pull out, with Endrick coming in as a replacement.
Lucas Paqueta, Ederson and Igor Jesus were amazing omissions, while Lucas Moura and Oscar were also ignored despite their returns in Sao Paulo.
Defense concerns remain, with Eder Militao, Bremer and Danilo excluded from injury. Goalkeeper Ederson Moraes and striker Richarlison will also lose the accessory due to fitness failures.
For Colombia, James Rodriguez is expected to capture the side, returning to the country where he made his name on the World Stage for the first time during the 2014 World Cup.
Luis Diaz has suffered a dip in Liverpool, but remains a key element for Los Cafeteros. Meanwhile, Jhon Duran’s recent move in Saudi Arabia has not affected his integration.
Crystal Palace Duo Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma, who had the weekend due to the final of the EFL Cup, will be favorable and ready to be presented.
📸 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬! ⚽*
🔜 🇧🇷#Laslenosune🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/krasv09vht
– Colombian National Team (@FCFSeleccioncol) March 19 2025
Expected lines for Brazil against Colombia
Brazil: Alisson? Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro. Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes. Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior. Wedge
Colombia: Vargas? Munoz, Lucumi, Sanchez, Mojica. Lerma, rios. Arias, James, Diaz. Dirt
How to watch Brazil by Colombia: TV channel, online flow
Brazil against Colombia will begin at 00:45 on Friday morning and is available to watch Premier Sports 1.
