Overview
The Brazilian team is playing disappointingly in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with only 18 points after 12 matches. In the last 2 matches, Selecao only had a 1-1 draw. Although South America has up to 6 direct tickets, Brazil will definitely need to finish in a better position than at the present time.
Brazil will need to make more efforts, especially in their ability to create connections in the squad. Brazil's personnel are not lacking in top and in good form such as Vinicius, Rodrygo or Raphinha. However, their problem is that they cannot combine those players into a single bloc.
As for Colombia, they have also just had 2 disappointing matches when they lost to Uruguay and Ecuador. Colombia had 25 shots and 67% possession against Ecuador's 10-man side, but was still helpless in scoring. These results have left Colombia stuck in place with 19 points. This is a disappointing result for the team that reached the 2024 Copa America finals.
In general, both teams are having their own problems. It is not ruled out that both Brazil and Colombia will have to accept sharing points.
In terms of head-to-head record, Brazil have won 13, drawn 2 and lost 9 of their previous 24 matches against Colombia. However, both teams drew 1-1 in Copa America last June, while Colombia won 2-1 at home in the first leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Personnel situation
Neymar is absent due to injury for Brazil, while goalkeeper Ederson is unable to play due to a stomach problem. Alisson will take on the position of goalkeeper for the home team, with the trio of Vinicius, Rodrygo and Raphinha expected to lead the attack.
On the other side of the front line, Yerson Mosquera is absent, similar to the case of Luis Sinisterra. James Rodriguez is expected to start in attack alongside Duran and Luis Diaz.
Expected lineup:
Brazil: Alisson, Danilo, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Abner, Andre, Gerson, Guimaraes, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius.
Colombia: Vargas, Mojica, Sanchez, Lucumi, Munoz, Arias, Portilla, Rios, James, Diaz, Duran.
The match between Brazil and Colombia takes place at 7:45 am on March 21 (Vietnam time).
