After taking the first step in the knockout stages and advancing from the 16th round, the Brazilian team already knows that, if they reach the final of the 2026 World Cup, they will only have one game during the week.
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti opened the qualifying phase. The game took place last Monday (29), an unusual day for a national team match.
Now, Brazil takes the field next Sunday (5), at 5pm (Brasília time) in New Jersey. The opponent will leave the duel between Ivory Coast and Norway, this Tuesday (30).
Weekday only in the semi-final
Advancing from the octaves, . The likely duel is scheduled for July 11th, a Saturday, in Miami.
In terms of selection, England is the big favorite to reach this stage.
The semi-final would be Brazil’s only game on a weekday. The confrontation is scheduled for the 15th, a Wednesday, at 4pm in Atlanta.
At this stage, Ancelotti’s team could play a classic with Argentina.
The grand final is scheduled for July 19th, a Sunday, at 4pm in New Jersey. If Brazil needs to play in the third place match, the match is scheduled for Saturday (18), at 6pm in Miami.
