Brazil Thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup Send-Off
Vinicius Jr scored inside the opening minute as Brazil rattled in six goals and coach Carlo Ancelotti used the friendly to test his squad.
- Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 on Sunday at Maracana Stadium in Rio, delivering a dominant performance in their final World Cup send-off.
- Real Madrid star Vinicius opened the scoring within the opening minute, while coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced his entire starting line-up at half-time, keeping only Leo Pereira on the field.
- Teenager Rayan curled in a shot during the 53rd minute, followed by Lucas Paqueta's 60th-minute strike and Igor Thiago's penalty three minutes later, extending the Selecao's lead to 5-1.
- Botafogo's Danilo completed the scoring in the 81st minute, though Panama's Carlos Harvey grabbed a late consolation goal with a powerful 30-yard screamer.
- The Brazilians travel to Cleveland, Ohio, next Saturday to face Egypt in their final friendly, before opening their Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, facing Haiti and Scotland thereafter.
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Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in dominant World Cup send-off
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil delivered a powerful statement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, crushing Panama 6-2 in an entertaining friendly at the iconic Maracana Stadium on Sunday. The emphatic victory showcased the Selecao’s attacking firepower and left fans dreaming of another successful World Cup campaign. The five-time world champions wasted no time getting started. Just moments after kickoff, Vinicius Junior electrified the home crowd by firin…
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