The Brazilian team ended 2025 with a draw that leaves more questions than answers. In Lille, this Tuesday (18), Carlo Ancelotti’s team finished 1-1 with Sami Trabelsi’s Tunisia in the last friendly of the year. Unlike the game against Senegal, when they won 2-0, the team did not repeat the rhythm and had difficulty creating clear chances.
The first half saw Tunisia’s tactical dominance and little Brazilian creativity. Abdi was the Tunisians’ main offensive reference and, in the 22nd minute, took advantage of Wesley’s mistake in the attacking field. Saad stole the ball and launched Mastouri, who dominated at the edge of the area and finished off Bento to open the scoring.
The replied late. The team had punctual arrivals: Rodrygo demanded a good save from Dahmen on a free kick; Estêvão tried to infiltrate from the right; and Casemiro launched with quality, without final effectiveness. In the 41st minute, the VAR indicated Bronn’s handball in a tackle with Militão after a corner, and the referee confirmed a penalty. Estêvão converted at 43, hitting the left corner firmly and equalizing the score.
In the second stage the game became more truncated and with fewer clear chances for both sides. Saad produced the best Tunisian move when he started from the defense field and finished close to Bento’s left post. At 13 minutes Militão felt pain and was replaced by Fabrício Bruno.
At 30 minutes the clearest chance of a comeback for Brazil emerged. Vitor Roque pressed Sassi in the area and suffered a penalty. , wasting the possibility of putting the Seleção ahead.
In the last minute, he made a beautiful individual play, invaded the area, shot slowly into the corner and the ball delicately hit the post, ensuring equality.
Brazil closes the last FIFA Data with an unexciting draw against Tunisia.
Next games for the national team
Now, the team is getting closer to the World Cup and is preparing for the friendlies in March, which should be against France and Croatia.
