Brazil are looking every bit the part of World Cup favorites and No. 1 team in the world with a 14-match unbeaten run as they face their last test before Qatar 2022. They will welcome fellow World Cup participant Tunisia at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday.
The Selecao’s unquestioned strength lies in their deep, talented roster and manager Tite has done well to foster a strong identity and clear structure. Neymar still leads the team, and Richarlison is filling the role of center forward, a different position from the winger position he plays for his club Tottenham Hotspur. They’re coming off a 3-0 win over Ghana last week.
Brazil will be playing in Group G at the World Cup against Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon. Meanwhile, Tunisia will be considered a long shot to emerge from Group D which they share with defending champions France, Denmark, and Australia.
If Tunisia, ranked No. 30 in the world, are going to spring the surprise on Tuesday and at the World Cup they are going to need to rely on the defensive prowess they’ve shown in recent matches, shutting out seven straight opponents during a recent impressive unbeaten run. They beat Comoros last Thursday on a goal by veteran Taha Yassine Khenissi.
These two teams have only met one other time, a 4-1 victory for Brazil back in 1973.
Sporting News is following the Brazil-Tunisia match live and providing live score updates, commentary.
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Brazil vs Tunisia live score
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Brazil vs Tunisia live updates, highlights from friendly
60 mins from kickoff: Neymar’s chase of the Brazil scoring record will be another storyline on the night.
Neymar is calling in help to break Pele’s record 😅 pic.twitter.com/cEPsZ5lcMm
— GOAL (@goal) September 27, 2022
Brazil vs Tunisia lineups
Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr are expected to get a rest per reports from Brazil, with Danilo and Fred replacing them in the starting lineup and requiring some shuffling of positions, namely Lucas Paqueta shifting wide and Fred playing in central midfield. Alex Sandro and Bruno Guimaraes are unavailable due to injury.
Brazil projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Alex Telles — Fred, Casemiro — Raphinha, Neymar, Lucas Paqueta — Richarlison
Brazil subs (12): Ederson (GK), Weverton (GK), Renan Lodi, Bremer, Roger Ibanez, Fabinho, Everton Ribeiro, Antony, Rodrygo, Roberto Firmino, Matheus Cunha, Pedro
Under manager Jalel Kadri, who took over in January, Tunisia have proven a tough team to break down, emphasizing defensive structure. They’ve earned shutouts in all seven of his matches at the helm and will have their work cut out for them against the prolific Brazilians.
Tunisia projected starting lineup (4-4-2, right to left): 16-Aymen Dahmen (GK) — 20-Mohamed Drager, 6-Dylan Bronn, 3-Montassar Talbi, 9-Ben Ouanes — 28-Aissa Laidouni, 17-Ellyes Skhiri, 25-Anis Ben Slimane, 18-Ghalylene Chaaleli — Youssef Msakni, 19-Seifeddine Jaziri
Tunisia subs (12): 1-Debchi (GK), 22-Bechir Ben Said (GK), 2-Bilel Ifa, 15-Omar Rekik, 12-Ali Maaloui, 24-Remi Kaib, 5-Nader Ghandri, 14-Hannibal Mejbri, 26-Chaim El Djebali, 27-Issam Jebali, 29-Sayfallah Ltaief, 10-Wahbi Khazri, 11-Yassine Khenissi, 8-Saif-Eddine Khaoui
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Brazil vs Tunisia TV channel, live stream
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Tues, Sept. 27 | Tues, Sept. 27 | Tues, Sept. 27 | Wed, Sept. 28 |
| Time | 19:30 ET | 14:30 ET | 14:30 ET | 04:30 AET |
| TV channel | — | beIN Sports Xtra | beIN Sports Xtra | — |
| Streaming | — | fuboTV, beIN Connect | fuboTV Canada, beIN Connect | — |
UK & Australia: The match will not be televised in the UK and Australia
USA: The match will be televised by beIN Sports Xtra, which is streamed on fuboTV.
Canada: Similar to the USA, the match will be televised on beIN Sports Xtra, which is also streamed on fuboTV Canada.
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