Brazil and Argentina face off in historic women's national team friendly

Following the 3-1 victory against Argentina at Beira-Rio, the Brazilian women's national team plays again on Tuesday at 8:30 PM at Arena Pernambuco. The match, which concludes the October FIFA Date, is drawing attention for gathering a record crowd and bringing changes to the squad led by Arthur Elias.

What makes the friendly stand out

The last encounter between Brazil and Argentina, held at Beira-Rio, drew 28,386 fans and grossed R$ 1,579,000.00, the second-highest revenue ever recorded for women's matches in the country. The success in attendance and revenue made the duel gain national prominence.

New call-ups and absentees

Arthur Elias returns to the sideline after serving a suspension and has three reinforcements available: center-back Tarciane and forwards Bia Zaneratto and Kerolin, who served suspensions for red cards against the United States. Two players were uncalled: fullback Bruninha, with an anterior cruciate ligament injury in her right knee, and midfielder Angelina, with a facial fracture.

Possible lineup of the Brazilian national team

Among the outfield options, the coach may choose Lorena; Isabela, Mariza, Tarciane, and Raíssa Bahia; Duda Sampaio, Maiara, and Kerolin; Tainá Maranhão, Bia Zaneratto (Jhonson), and Geyse. Maricel Pereyra, who scored in the first friendly, also has a chance to start the match.

Refereeing and match details

Referee Erica Monserrat González Nevárez, from Mexico, will officiate the game, with assistant referees María Fernanda Juarez Martínez and Aranza Quero Aguilar, also from Mexico. The VAR will be operated by Lizzet Amairany García Olvera.

Upcoming national team fixtures

This will be the Brazilian national team's last match on national territory in 2026. In the next FIFA Date, the team will travel to Japan to face the local national team in Hiroshima (November 29) and Okayama (December 5).

With information from ge, GZH.