Although both of his parents are Brazilian, FIFA rules him eligible as he has lived in the country since 2020.

England went two goals down early to Brazil, but then had over 70 minutes against a side with 10 players and still couldn't come back. Sarina Wiegman has work to do.

Brazil has hung on with 10 players to win 2-1 in a friendly in the first game for England since retaining the women’s European Championship.

England play their first match since the Euro 2025 final as they host Brazil in a friendly in Manchester. The Lionesses are back in action three months after their European Championship triumph against Spain in Switzerland.

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England lost 2-1 to Brazil in their first match since their European Championship victory in a friendly at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with Bia Zanaratto and Dudinha scoring for the South American team who were reduced to 10 players in the first half.

The lack of athleticism and dominance in England’s usual midfield of Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone remains an issue and Brazil exploited this early on as they looked to transition through the middle, Ludmilla firing the first warning shot just wide of Keating’s far post in the third minute.

Lucia Kendall has jumped into our World Cup squad in the England 2027 World Cup power rankings list after a Player of the Match debut against Australia. England head coach Wiegman said that Kendall deserved her start against the Matildas.

Fans can watch the upcoming match on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+. Both squads are missing key players ahead of the game, and both head coaches will want to utilize the game as an important checkpoint in building up to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.