Brazil successfully bounced back from their previous defeat against France, putting on a strong performance to defeat Croatia 3–1. Danilo, Igor Thiago, and Gabriel Martinelli provided the goals for the Seleção.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men started the match in fine form, dominating possession throughout the first half, though they initially struggled to break through the wall of goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. However, just before the break, Danilo managed to penetrate the defense to send Brazil into halftime with the lead.
In the second half, the pace of the match slowed significantly as Brazil ceded more of the ball to Croatia. The Croatians eventually found an equalizer through Lovro Majer with only five minutes remaining, a goal that seemed destined to seal a draw in Orlando.
But the drama wasn’t over. Just a minute later, the referee awarded a penalty for a foul on Endrick, which Igor Thiago converted to restore the lead. With the advantage back in their favor, Gabriel Martinelli added one more in the dying moments to secure the final 3–1 result.
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End of the game!
Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in Orlando!
90'+2- GOOOOOAL FOR BRAZIL!!! (3-1)
Gabriel Martinelli extends the lead!!
⚽️ GOOOOL DO GABRIEL MARTINELLI! 🅰️ ENDRICK ASSIST!
Igor Thiago brilliantly wins the ball, gives it to Endrick who takes it all the way before setting up Gabriel Martinelli! Wonderful finish! 3-1! pic.twitter.com/4FBuuG8Fzz
The referee awarded a penalty for Brazil after a foul on Endrick.
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83'- GOOOOOOAL OF CROATIA!!!! (1-1)
Lovro Majer scores the equalizer!!!
82'-Modifications in Croatia (1-0)
Petar Sucic and Luka Vuskovic were replaced by Toni Fruk and Ivan Smolcic.
81'- Yellow card in Croatia (1-1)
Luka Vuskovic received a yellow card after a foul on Endrick.
78'- Nice try from Moro! (1-0)
Nikola Moro found himself with plenty of time and space in the central channel and didn't hesitate to unleash a powerful long-range effort. However, his strike whistled wide of the right post.
76'- Modifications in Brazil (0-0)
Danilo, Douglas Santos, Luiz Henrique and Matheus Cunha were replaced by Andrey Santos, Kaiki Bruno, Endrick and Rayan.
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75'- Brazil lost control of the ball (1-0)
The tide has turned in Orlando as Croatia have begun to enjoy a much larger share of the ball, dictating the tempo for the first time today. Brazil have responded by introducing several substitutes; we'll see if these fresh legs can help them reclaim dominance in the midfield and protect their narrow lead.
70'- More modifications in Croatia (1-0)
Ivan Perisic and Marin Baturina were replaced by Marco Pasalic and Lovro Majer.
69'- Cooling break!
The game is stopped for a cooling break.
66'- More modifications in Brazil (1-0)
Joao Pedro and Vinicius Jr. were replaced by Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli.
61'- Modifications in Brazil (1-0)
Roger Ibañez and Casemiro were replaced by Danilo and Fabinho.
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59'- Modifications in Croatia (1-0)
Luka Modric, Ante Budimir, Andrej Kramaric and Duje Caleta-Car were replaced by Mario Pasalic, Petar Musa, Nikola Moro and Marin Pongracic.
55'- Slow tempo at the game right now (1-0)
The game has entered a period of lower intensity, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the middle of the pitch. With the pace slowing down, both managers are likely to turn to their benches in the coming minutes to inject some much-needed energy into the contest.
50'- Croatia with the first try of the second half (0-0)
Petar Sucic tried with a long-range shot but his effort sailed over Brazil's crossbar.
The second half is underway!
Brazil and Croatia are already playing the second half!
First half summary
After a half dominated by the Seleção, Brazil finally broke through just before the whistle. While Dominik Livakovic had been the hero of the half with several miraculous saves, he couldn't stop the breakthrough in the dying minutes.
Vinicius Jr. showcased his world-class flair with a dazzling individual run, slicing through the defense before laying it off to Danilo inside the box. The midfielder made no mistake, firing home to give Brazil a deserved 1–0 lead heading into the locker room.
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Halftime!
The game goes to halftime in Orlando!
45'- GOOOOAAAAL FOR BRAZIL!!! (1-0)
Danilo scores the opener of the game!!!
Brasil se va al descanso con ventaja sobre Croacia (1-0) en juego amistoso.
Once again, Dominik Livakovic dons the hero's cape for Croatia! Joao Pedro unleashed a well-placed header that seemed destined for the bottom corner, but the Croatian keeper produced a stunning fingertip save to keep the match scoreless.
40'- Croatia with their frist try (0-0)
Andrej Kramarić finds a yard of space for Croatia’s first real attempt of the half, but his strike is partially blocked by a Brazilian defender. The deflection takes the sting out of the shot, allowing Bento to claim it comfortably.
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35'- Another huge save by Livakovic! (0-0)
A sublime assist from Matheus Cunha carves open the defense, threading Joao Pedro through for a one-on-one. The Chelsea forward looks certain to score, but Dominik Livakovic produces another stellar save, smothering the shot to deny the Brazilians once more!
32'- Defensive stalemate (0-0)
Despite Brazil's sustained dominance on the ball, clear-cut chances have been few and far between. Both sides are looking incredibly disciplined at the back, with their defensive structures making it nearly impossible for the creative players to find a breakthrough.
27'- Another yellow card in Croatia (0-0)
Duje Caleta-Car received a yellow card.
24'- Cooling break!
The game is stopped for a cooling break.
23'- Brazil almost score! (0-0)
Matheus Cunha hammers a powerful strike from outside the box that looked target-bound, but a crucial deflection off a Croatian defender sends the ball spinning just wide and out for a corner.
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22'- First yellow card of the game (0-0)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic received a yellow card.
20'- Massive save by Livakovic! (0-0)
Danilo unleashes a thunderous strike, but Dominik Livakovic stands tall, producing a massive reaction save to keep Brazil off the scoresheet!
15'- Not much happening (0-0)
The early intensity has dipped as the match settles into a tactical rhythm. Brazil continue to control the lion's share of the ball with 64% possession, but they are struggling to break through the organized Croatian lines or create any genuine scoring opportunities.
10'- Close call for Croatia (0-0)
Ivan Perisic showcased his trademark pace, sprinting down the left flank to the byline before whipping in a dangerous cross. The ball flashed across the face of the goal, but no Croatian shirt could find the finishing touch, and the threat eventually fizzled out.
5'- Brazil setting the tone (0-0)
Brazil have taken early control of the match, dominating possession and owning the midfield in the opening minutes. Croatia are content to sit deep and absorb pressure, looking to strike quickly on the counter-attack whenever they regain the ball.
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GAME ON!
The game between Brazil and Croatia is underway in Orlando!
Players are on the pitch!
Players from both teams are on the field for their national anthems. Everything is ready for the start of the match!
Head-to-head history
The historical record between Brazil and Croatia is dominated by the Seleção, who hold three wins and two draws in their five all-time meetings. However, the most recent encounter remains a painful memory for Brazil: a quarter-final exit at the 2022 Qatar World Cup at the hands of the Croatians via penalty shootout.
In total, the sides have met five times—three times on the World Cup stage and twice in international friendlies:
2022 World Cup (Qatar): Croatia 1–1 Brazil (Croatia won 4–2 on penalties) – Quarterfinals
2018 Friendly: Brazil 2–0 Croatia
2014 World Cup (Brazil): Brazil 3–1 Croatia – Group Stage
2006 World Cup (Germany): Brazil 1–0 Croatia – Group Stage
2005 Friendly: Croatia 1–1 Brazil
Croatia lineup confirmed!
Croatia's starting XI: Dominik Livakovic; Luka Vuskovic, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Josip Stanisic; Petar Sucic, Luka Modric, Andrej Kramaric; Martin Baturina, Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic.
Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at the Camping World Stadium!
Today's referees
Armando Villarreal has been appointed to officiate the clash between Brazil and Croatia. He will be joined on the field by Ryan Graves and Kali Smith, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
Referee: Armando Villarreal (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Ryan Graves (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Kali Smith (USA)
Fourth official: Victor Rivas (USA)
VAR: Michael Radchuk (USA)
Kickoff time and where to watch
Brazil vs Croatia will get underway at the Camping World Stadium at 8:00 PM (ET).
Fubo will be the primary option to watch Brazil vs Croatia in the USA. Other options to enjoy the game are: DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes.
Brazil and Croatia clash in an international friendly
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Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.
