With Arena Castelão set to host matches at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, the crowd offered a glimpse of the atmosphere Brazil hopes to showcase when the tournament arrives in 2027. But what unfolded over the next 90 minutes was anything but.

The USWNT defeated Brazil 1-0 in a chaotic friendly match that saw eight red cards and 15 yellow cards issued.

However, the USWNT is still playing friendly games to prepare for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The USWNT is currently in Brazil, about to face them for the second time this week. The first game ended in a victory for the South American nation.

From Pelé to Zico and Ronaldo, Brazil's iconic stars and swaggering "Joga Bonito" style of play are intrinsically interwoven into World Cup lore. This latest incarnation of the team wearing the distinctive yellow jersey, however, has much to prove heading into this summer's tournament.

Brazil’s women’s national team saw eight red cards in a chaotic 1-0 home loss to the United States on Tuesday in Fortaleza’s Arena Castelao, with 55,144 spectators packing the arena for the friendly.

Brazil and Egypt are tied 0-0 in an international friendly at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It is the final tune-up for both teams before they make their debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins next week in North America.

Brazil vs Egypt live score, updates, stats, lineups, and key moments from today's international friendly match ahead WCup 2026.

FIFA announced the team that will referee the Morocco vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup game, which will take place on Saturday, June 13.

Brazil's World Cup schedule: The next match for Vinicius Junior and Neymar as they attempt to progress from Group C.