England face off with Brazil in friendly action at Wembley Stadium on March 23.
Gareth Southgate has secured two high profile friendly matches this month, ahead of hosting Belgium on March 26, on the road to Euro 2024 this summer.
The Three Lions are amongst the favourites to win the tournament in Germany, after losing out to Italy in the 2020 final, but Southgate still has some key squad selection calls to make.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does England vs Brazil kick off?
This international friendly match takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, UK and kicks off on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Sat, Mar. 23 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
Canada | Sat, Mar. 23 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
UK | Sat, Mar. 23 | 7:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Sun, Mar. 24 | 6:00 a.m. AEDT |
India | Sun, Mar. 24 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
England vs Brazil live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this international friendly match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | Fox Network | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
Canada | — |
DAZN |
UK | Channel 4 | — |
Australia | — | Optus Sport |
India | — | — |
USA: This game is available on the Fox Sports Network with streaming on Fubo. New users can sign up to a FREE trial. Spanish language options are on ViX.
Canada: This international friendly game streams live on DAZN.
UK: Channel 4 has live broadcast access for viewers in the UK.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream this match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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England vs Brazil lineups, team news
Southgate is missing a couple of key players through injury for this clash with full-back pair Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier both sidelined.
Midfield remains the main talking point for Southgate’s Euro 2024 plans, with Kalvin Phillips omitted, there is a chance for James Maddison and Phil Foden to make their mark. Kobbie Mainoo also received his debut call-up to the squad following the 18-year-old’s performance against Liverpool for Man United in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
England predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Walker, Stones, Maguire, Chilwell — Rice, Henderson, Bellingham — Foden, Kane, Rashford.
England subs (9): TBC
Brazil are preparing for the Copa America this summer and the Samba Boys will be looking to Real Madrid pair Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes to fire them to glory in London.
However, with Alisson and Ederson both ruled out through injury, the visitors will have to name one of their uncapped goalkeepers in the starting team.
Brazil predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Jardim (GK) — Couto, Bremer, Beraldo, Wendell — Guimaraes, Andre, Paqueta — Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Brazil subs (9): TBC
England vs Brazil prediction
This clash is one of the most high profile friendlies in the March international window and it will be a test of England’s readiness for Euro 2024 in Germany.
Both sides have squads packed with Champions League level quality and experience, and Brazil will be confident of securing a positive result, having lost just one of their last 11 games against England.
Prediction: England 1-1 Brazil