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Here is the confirmed starting XI line-up for the international friendly between Brazil and Panama, as both sides gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans can follow the live score updates to keep track of the match in real time.

The Brazil national team host Panama in an international friendly on Monday, 1 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 04:30 WIB.

Brazil Starting Line-Up
1 Alisson (G)
6 Alex Sandro
14 Bremer
8 Bruno Guimarães
5 Casemiro (C)
9 Matheus Cunha
15 Leo Pereira
21 Luiz Henrique
11 Raphinha
7 Vinicius Junior
2 Wesley Franca

Panama Starting Line-Up
O. Mosquera (G)
16 A. Andrade
11 Y. Barcenas (C)
2 C. Blackman
3 J. Cordoba
10 I. Diaz
4 F. Escobar
14 C. Harvey
23 M. Murillo
7 J. Rodriguez
18 Waterman

This match offers Vinicius Junior an opportunity to demonstrate that he is ready to take on the attacking role that has long been associated with Neymar.

Although it is only a friendly, the clash at the iconic Maracana Stadium holds significant importance for both teams as they continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup finals.

For the Selecao, the game serves as a vital test of squad readiness and a chance to build confidence under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Meanwhile, Panama arrive with the ambition of proving that they are no longer considered underdogs in the international football scene.

Historically, Brazil have dominated previous encounters with Panama. In four meetings, the Selecao have never lost, recording three wins and one draw.

However, Panama surprised many when they held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in a 2019 friendly, a result that showed Los Canaleros’ ability to trouble stronger teams.

Another notable aspect of the match is the Maracana itself, one of the most legendary stadiums in world football. Playing in front of tens of thousands of home supporters is undoubtedly a major advantage for Brazil.

Upcoming Fixtures and Broadcast Information

As part of the World Cup warm-up schedule, Bolivia will face Scotland on 7 June 2026, with the match kicking off at 01:00 WIB and broadcast live on TVRI National and TVRI Sport.

On the same day, football fans can also watch another high-profile friendly between Brazil and Egypt at 04:00 WIB.

On 8 June 2026, TVRI will air another international friendly featuring Norway against Jordan, starting at 03:00 WIB.

Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco in New Jersey on 13 June 2026, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland in Group C.

Brazil Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Grêmio).
Defenders: Marquinhos (PSG), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Wesley (Roma), Danilo (Flamengo), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit).
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Danilo (Botafogo), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo).
Forwards: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Endrick (Lyon/Real Madrid), Martinelli (Arsenal), Rayan (Bournemouth), Neymar (Santos).

2026 FIFA World Cup Groups

Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic

Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti

Group D: United States, Australia, Paraguay, Turkey

Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden

Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand

Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde

Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq

Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan

Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo

Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana