Overview of the match for Brazil against Colombia
Two South American giants meet Thursday evening while Brazil and Colombia compete.
The expansion of the World Cup brought a certain relief to the South American teams, in particular Brazil, which could have faced a serious risk of missing if the tournament remained a competition at 32 teams.
Brazil is currently fifth in the classification, a position which, in previous editions, would not have guaranteed a barrage place.
With the Paraguay at Close Pursuit, the Selecao will be impatient to strengthen their qualification perspectives, because the six best teams now gain automatic places.
With only 18 out of 36 points available, the Brazil campaign was disappointing. Despite crucial victories over Peru and Chile in October, their inability to overcome Venezuela and Uruguay left them in a precarious situation.
Dorival Junior remains at the helm, although doubts persist to find out if it is still in charge when the World Cup starts, given the difficulties of Brazil in qualifying and their campaign of Copa America disappointing last year.
With a lively meeting against Argentina who is looming next week, ensuring a victory here would relieve some pressure before heading to Buenos Aires.
Vamos pra cima! 🇧🇷🔥
A Seleção Brasileira deu início no final di Tarde Desta Segunda-Feira (17) at Preparação para o Confronto contra a colômbia, pela 13ª rodada das eliminatórias para a copa do mundo of 2026. Faith… pic.twitter.com/7awguk9cur
– FUTEBOL CBF (@cbf_futebol) March 18, 2025
Brazil will also have close surveillance in Bolivia and Venezuela, ensuring that neither is an important land.
Colombia entered the story in November 2023 when the double of Luis Diaz won his very first World Cup qualification victory against Brazil.
But despite an impressive undefeated start of 25 games under Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia has now undergone four defeats in their last seven games.
A dramatic defeat against Uruguay also broke morale, while Colombia equalized in the 96th minute, only for Manuel Ugarte won a last winner in the 11th minute of the overtime.
Colombia went from the second to the fourth in just two months, but with a six -point cushion in the first six, their qualification prospects remain strong.
Team news for Brazil against Colombia
Brazil’s attack options were reworked after Neymar’s withdrawal due to an injury. The striker had been called after an absence of 17 months, but was forced to withdraw, endrick entering a replacement.
Lucas Paqueta, Ederson and Igor Jesus were surprised omissions, while Lucas Moura and Oscar were also ignored despite their returns to Sao Paulo.
Defensive concerns persist, Eder Militao, Bremer and Danilo have all excluded injuries. Goalkeeper Ederson Moraes and striker Richarlison will also miss the match due to fitness setbacks.
For Colombia, James Rodriguez is ready to captain of the team, returning to the country where he made a name for himself on the world scene at the 2014 World Cup.
Luis Diaz endured a drop in shape with Liverpool but remains a key figure for Los Cafeteros. Meanwhile, Jhon Duran’s recent decision in Saudi Arabia had no impact on his inclusion.
The Crystal Palace duo Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma, who had the weekend due to the EFL Cup final, will be well rested and ready to appear.
📸 ¡𝐍𝐨𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐥! ⚽️
🔜 🇧🇷#Laselenosune🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/krasv09vht
– Selección Colombia (@fcfseleccioncol) March 19, 2025
Lignales with Brazil V Colombia
Brazil: Alisson; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro; Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes; Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior; Cunha
Colombia: Vargas; Munoz, Lucumi, Sanchez, Mojica; Lerma, Rios; Arias, James, Diaz; Duran
How to look at Brazil against Colombia: television channel, online flow
Brazil against Colombia will start at 00:45 Friday morning and is available to watch on first sports 1.
