Brazil will play their closing sport on residence soil earlier than travelling to the World Cup once they host Panama on the Maracana.
The Selecao are aiming to win the title for the sixth time, although they haven’t lifted the trophy since doing so in 2002.
Carlo Ancelotti’s robust begin to life as their head coach has elevated expectations that this group could possibly be the one to finish the 24-year wait.
Drawn against Morocco, Scotland and Haiti in Group C, Brazil might be anticipated to cruise by way of the group stage in North America and, although an damage to Neymar has put a dampener on their preparations, a robust efficiency towards Panama can be a great manner to enhance the temper.
Brazil will face an arguably sterner check of their closing pre-World Cup pleasant towards Egypt in Cleveland subsequent weekend.
Nevertheless, Panama could have designs on proving they should be taken significantly going into the World Cup.
Panama are set to compete within the finals of a World Cup for less than the second time, having misplaced all three of their group video games in Russia in 2018.
Drawn alongside England, Croatia and Ghana in Group L, they’re anticipated to have a troublesome time bettering on that efficiency, however confidence that they’ll make an impression in a tricky group will enhance if they’ll frustrate Brazil of their farewell sport.
Staff information for Brazil v Panama
Brazil might be with out Neymar as a result of calf injury that may see him miss the start of the World Cup.
Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and Marquinhos are all unavailable as a result of their involvement within the Champions League closing.
Panama captain Anibal Godoy is coping with a knock, whereas goalkeeper Luis Mejia has a muscle damage.
