Brazilian Team Arrival in Colombia for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Brazilian team is already in Colombia. The delegation landed in Barranquilla at around 10pm (8pm local time) this Wednesday, after just under seven hours of charter flight departing from Rio de Janeiro.

The duel with the Colombians is scheduled for 9pm (Brasília time) at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez in a match valid for the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Upon arrival, players were attacked by employees at Barranquilla airport, including debutant Endrick, just 17 years old. The Palmeiras striker, already sold to Real Madrid, signed autographs and took photos. Alisson, Rodrygo and Vini Jr also met the fans.

1 of 2 Endrick meets Colombians upon arrival in Barranquilla — Photo: Cahê Mota Endrick meets Colombians upon arrival in Barranquilla — Photo: Cahê Mota

Hours before the trip to Colombia, Fernando Diniz led the last training session at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, aiming for the confrontation and made no secrets in the lineup. Brazil enters the field with Alisson, Emerson Royal, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Renan Lodi; Andrew and Bruno Guimarães; Martinelli, Rodrygo, Vini Jr. and Raphinha.

In the final stages of recovery from a thigh muscle injury that has sidelined him since October 24th, Gabriel Jesus stayed at Granja Comary to work towards the duel with Argentina, on Tuesday, at Maracanã. The Arsenal striker participated in part of Wednesday’s activity with his teammates, but then moved on to individual work.

Brazilian team embarks for game against Colombia

It will be Brazil’s fourth match in Barranquilla. In the last two qualifiers, under Tite’s command, the national team drew 1 x 1, in 2017, and 0 x 0, in 2021. The only victory at the Metropolitano Stadium was achieved in 2003, when Ronaldo and Kaká scored in the 2nd round. 1 of the team coached by Carlos Alberto Parreira.

The Seleção is trying to win again after failing on the FIFA date in October, with a draw at home with Venezuela and a defeat against Uruguay, in Montevideo. For November’s commitments, Diniz has important absences due to injury, such as goalkeeper Ederson, right-back Danilo, midfielder Casemiro and Neymar.

2 of 2 Fernando Diniz leads the National Team training at Granja Comary — Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Fernando Diniz leads the National Team training at Granja Comary — Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Brazil faces Colombia at the Metropolitano stadium this Thursday, at 9pm (Brasília time), in the fifth round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday, the 21st, the opponent will be Argentina, at 9:30pm , at Maracanã.

With seven points, the Seleção occupies third place in the competition, behind the Argentines, with 12, and the Uruguayans, who also have seven, the same three goal difference, but scored one more: 8 to 7. South America offers six direct places for the World Cup to be played in North America (USA, Canada and Mexico). The seventh placed team qualifies for the repechage.

2023-11-16 01:30:00
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