Brazil humbled first-time qualifiers Panama in their opening fixture of the tournament, while France drew with Jamaica, but As Canarinhas have not defeated their European rivals in 11 matches — including in the 2019 Women’s World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi is ready to feature against Uruguay in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier despite having only played “a game in the last 25 days,” said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni.
Brazil head coach Dorival Junior has said he is cautiously optimistic that his national team is moving in the right direction after their win against Chile.