rewrite this title Brazil vs Senegal live: Full teams in international friendly

Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium hosts a potentially star-studded international on Saturday when Brazil face Senegal.

New Selecao manager Carlo Ancelotti has overseen three wins, one draw and two defeats since taking charge in May.

A 1-0 home win over Paraguay in June ensured Brazil maintained their flawless record of qualifying for every World Cup, while Senegal sealed a place at the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico by beating visitors Mauritania 4-0 on October 14.

101GreatGoals.com has the full teams and starting line-ups from the friendly between Brazil and Senegal.

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Brazil lineup vs Senegal

Brazil record scorer Neymar has not been called up despite recovering from injury at Santos, while goalkeeper Hugo Souza has withdrawn through injury.

Defender Lucas Beraldo, midfielders Joelinton and Joao Gomes and forwards Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho are also not involved.

Ancelotti has spoken publicly about encouraging Vinicius Junior to play as a central forward rather than his usual role on the left.

The Real Madrid star started in that position in the 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on October 14 and could continue there.

Chelsea 18-year-old Estevao hopes to add to his tally of three goals in nine senior appearances.

Brazil starting XI: Ederson; Marquinhos, Militao, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Estevao, Cunha, Rodrygo; Vinicius Jr.

Brazil substitutes: To follow

Senegal lineup vs Brazil

Senegal are without Monaco defender or midfielder Krepin Diatta through injury and have omitted defenders Mamadou Mbow and Cheikh Niasse and midfielder Nampalys Mendy from their previous squad, but winger Assane Diao returns and midfielder Rassoul Ndiaye is in contention for his first cap in 18 months.

Chelsea loanee Mamadou Sarr, who is currently at Strasbourg, has been called up for the first time alongside 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Senegal starting XI: E. Mendy; A. Mendy, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Jakobs; P. Sarr, Pape Gueye, Gana Gueye; Ndiaye, Mane, I. Sarr

Senegal substitutes: To follow

How to watch Brazil vs Senegal: TV channel, live online streams

Brazil vs Senegal kicks off on Saturday at 16:00 GMT (11:00 ET / 08:00 PT) and is being shown live in the UK on ITV4.

Fans can stream the action via ITV’s website and ITVX app, which is available on a vast variety of devices for viewing on the go.

When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals?

The draw for the World Cup finals will take place on December 5 2025 at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, with the ceremony starting at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT).

The tournament runs from June 11 until July 19 2026.