The United States men’s national team will attempt to turn around last weekend’s disastrous 5-1 loss to Colombia. But the team will have to do so against one of the world’s most premier football nations, as the USMNT hosts Brazil in an international friendly Wednesday in Orlando.
In its final tune-up match before the start of the 2024 Copa America, the USMNT will look to prove it is ready to compete for a spot in the semifinals. That is the level most fans are expecting the team to reach on home soil.
Brazil, meanwhile, are also aiming to gear up for the Copa America, which they will enter as second-favorites behind defending champions and chief rivals Argentina. The Selecao needed a 96th minute winner from teenage sensation Endrick to slide past Mexico in their last match, with a number of backups starting that game.
Brazil head coach Dorival Junior is hoping to provide some stability to a national team in turmoil, with his squad sitting a shocking sixth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table through the first third of play. Brazil have, however, defeated Spain, England and Mexico in a trio of friendlies since their last qualifier, hinting they are on their way back to their dominant selves.
The Sporting News is following the USA vs. Brazil match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
USA vs. Brazil live score
| Score | Goal scorers | |
| USA | – | – |
| Brazil | – | – |
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)
Starting lineups (predicted):
USA (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK) — Moore, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson — Musah, Reyna, McKennie — Weah, Balogun, Pulisic.
Brazil (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Gabriel, Arana — Guimaraes, D. Luiz, Paqueta — Raphinha, Endrick, Vinicius.
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USA vs. Brazil live updates, highlights, commentary
1 hour 45 mins to kick: There is likely to be a large contingent of Fulham players on the pitch tonight as American internationals Antonee Robinson and Tim Ream face off against their club teammate Andreas Pereira of Brazil. Pereira started against Mexico and scored just five minutes into the match, a goal which marked a new chapter of Brazilian football, becoming the first player to score for the Selecao born outside of Brazil.
Still, Pereira projects as a backup for Brazil in the Copa America. A good performance today, however, could change that, but only if he’s given a chance. He may not see the field, at least not from the beginning.
Este gol de Andreas Pereira contra o México foi o primeiro de um jogador nascido fora do Brasil em 110 anos de Seleção 🇧🇷
Mas Andreas não foi o primeiro “estrangeiro” a vestir a camisa do Brasil. Três (ou quatro!) tiveram essa honra
Veja quem foram ➡️ https://t.co/urES37lOgR pic.twitter.com/7ZWZ7cvdaL
— ge (@geglobo) June 10, 2024
2 hours to kickoff: While the vast majority of USMNT players will have some soul searching to do after the 5-1 defeat to Colombia, one player who can be proud of his performance is right-back Joe Scally, who received the opportunity to earn the right-back spot behind the injured Sergino Dest.
Scally has not been strong in his few international appearances, and he had a tough Borussia Monchengladbach season, but he faced a hefty dose of Luis Diaz last time out and stood tall to the pressure, pocketing the Liverpool star for much of the opening hour. We will see if that has earned Scally more of a look, or if Gregg Berhalter will give another player a chance to shine. We’re shuddering at the thought of Shaq Moore facing off against Vinicius Jr. one-on-one…
USA vs. Brazil pre-match facts, figures
- In 19 all-time meetings against Brazil, the USMNT has won just once and drawn none, losing the other 18. The team’s lone win came in the 1998 Gold Cup semifinals by a 1-0 score with Brazil as a guest participant. Since then, the USMNT has lost 11 straight against Brazil.
- The last player to score in four consecutive matches for Brazil was Neymar in 2021. Endrick has scored in three straight.
- Last time out against Colombia was the first time in USMNT history that a starting lineup included all 11 players contracted to Big 5 European clubs.
USA vs. Brazil lineups, team news
A large contingent of USMNT regulars who started against Colombia will likely see the field again here as head coach Gregg Berhalter looks to get his players in sync. There could be some rest for a few individuals, but that will only be revealed when lineups are released — otherwise, Berhalter indicated before the Colombia match that there would likely be very few changes between that game’s lineup and this one.
Joe Scally did well against Colombia in his chance to earn the right-back spot behind the injured Sergino Dest, but Berhalter could trial another option here, with either Shaq Moore or Tim Weah deployed at the spot. There could be room for Haji Wright to get a chance from the off, but it would require either moving or sitting Christian Pulisic since Wright is a natural left winger.
Midfield star Tyler Adams is only fit for a substitute role, Berhalter confirmed in his pre-match press conference, while Josh Sargent will not participate due to a foot injury but is “progressing well.”
USA projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Turner (GK) — Moore, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson — Musah, Reyna, McKennie — Weah, Balogun, Pulisic.
USA subs (12): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Brazil head coach Dorival Junior deployed a lineup of mostly second-choice players against Mexico, so expect many of the regular starters to come into the XI for this game as the tournament draws closer.
That includes star forward Vinicius Jr. along with a host of other players who sat to begin the Mexico game, including Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta, Raphinha, and Gabriel among others. Endrick has done more than enough to earn his first career international start at the striker position after scoring in three straight games off the bench.
As has been the case for a number of years, Brazil’s weakest position is full-back. The versatile Danilo can play anywhere, but the only natural full-backs on the roster are Girona youngster Yan Couto, Porto’s Wendell, and Atletico Minero captain Guilherme Arana who hold a combined 13 international caps between the three.
Brazil projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Gabriel, Arana — Guimaraes, D. Luiz, Paqueta — Raphinha, Endrick, Vinicius.
Brazil subs (12): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
How to watch USA vs. Brazil
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Wed, Jun. 12 | 7:30 p.m. ET | English: TNT, truTV Spanish: Telemundo, Universo |
English: Sling Spanish: Fubo, Peacock |
| UK | Thu, Jun. 13 | 12:30 a.m. BST | — | — |
| Australia | Thu, Jun. 13 | 9:30 a.m. AEST | — | — |
| Canada | Wed, Jun. 12 | 7:30 p.m. ET | — | — |
| India | Thu, Jun. 13 | 5 a.m. IST | — | FanCode |
This match will be televised in the United States on TNT and truTV in English, which are both available to stream on Sling.
A Spanish-language broadcast can be found on both Telemundo and Universo, with both channels found streaming on Fubo who are offering a free trial for new users. A Spanish-language stream is also available on Peacock for subscribers.
