Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazil secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Panama in a warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday night, showcasing strong form despite key player absences. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was instrumental, scoring a dazzling early goal and assisting another for Casemiro, in a personal welcome-home performance at the Maracana. Brazil's goals were scored by Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Rayan, Lucas Paqueta, Igor Thiago (from a penalty), and Danilo, demonstrating a broad attacking threat. Panama managed to score twice through Michael Murillo and Carlos Harvey, but were ultimately outclassed by the five-time world champions. Brazil are scheduled to face Egypt next weekend before beginning their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco, while Panama, in Group L, will play Ghana in their first World Cup match.In fullVinicius Jr stars as Brazil hit England’s World Cup 2026 opponents for six in friendlyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Brazil lay down World Cup marker with dominant warm-up win over Panama
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazil secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Panama in a warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday night, showcasing strong form despite key player absences. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was instrumental, scoring a dazzling early goal and assisting another for Casemiro, in a personal welcome-home performance at the Maracana. Brazil's goals were scored by Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Rayan, Lucas Paqueta, Igor Thiago (from a penalty), and Danilo, demonstrating a broad attacking threat. Panama managed to score twice through Michael Murillo and Carlos Harvey, but were ultimately outclassed by the five-time world champions. Brazil are scheduled to face Egypt next weekend before beginning their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco, while Panama, in Group L, will play Ghana in their first World Cup match.In fullVinicius Jr stars as Brazil hit England’s World Cup 2026 opponents for six in friendlyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
