Neymar returns to the Brazil squad after a 16-month absence for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but his absence and ruled out at the last minute due to a muscle injury. Antony has been left out again.
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The top two 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier Football teams Brazil vs Colombia will play on March 21, 2025, at 00:45 UTC at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília, Brazil.
Brazil secured contrasting results in the last match but Colombia lost against Ecuador. In their most recent encounter on July 3, 2024, in 2024 Copa America, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Brazil have had a good performance with a 40% win rate over their last 10 matches, while Colombia has been quite strong, boasting a 40% win rate in their last 10 encounters.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Brazil is in the 5th position in the Points table and Colombia is in the 4th position. Both teams have mixed performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Brazil has historically dominated the rivalry, with 07 wins, while Colombia has only secured 02 victories, alongside 7 draws between the two teams in 16 games.
Possible Starting lineups for Brazil vs Colombia
Considering recent formations, both coaches are expected to maintain their successful 4-3-3 setups. Brazil is going H2H with Colombia starting on 21 Mar 2025 at 00:45 UTC. The match is a part of the 2026 World Cup Qualification, CONMEBOL. Brazil’s Football Team currently stands fifth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, aiming to secure a top-six spot for direct qualification.
Neymar last played for Brazil against Uruguay in 2023. Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals said last month next year’s World Cup is going to be his last.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Brazil vs Colombia Potential Starting
This would be the starting lineup for the Brazil and Colombia match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Neymar has been left out of Brazil’s squad for the upcoming games and he won’t play against Colombia.
Brazil Full Squad
- Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Bento, and Lucas Perri
- Defenders: Alex Sandro, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leo Ortiz, Guilherme Arana, Murillo, Vanderson, Marquinhos
- Midfielders: Andre, Matheus Cunha, Gerson, Estevao, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes,
- Forwards: Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Endrick, Wesley, João Pedro, Rodrygo, Savinho
Brazil (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Abner Vinícius
Midfielders: Gerson, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá
Forwards: Raphinha, Vinícius Jr., and Rodrygo
Colombia (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Carlos Cuesta, Johan Mojica
Midfielders: Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias
Forward: James Rodríguez (captain), Jhon Córdoba, Luis Díaz
Match Information
- When: Friday, March 21
- Stadium: Arena BRB Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília (Brazil)
- Time: 00:45 PM UK
- Where to watch Brazil vs Colombia? : Fanatiz, ESPN and Sky Sports
- Live Score: fifa.com
H2H
Currently, Brazil ranks 5th, while Colombia holds the 4th position. Brazil won 07 of the last 16 games whereas Colombia won 02 games.
Brazil vs Colombia Prediction
- Brazil – 2
- Colombia – 0
Brazil vs Colombia Final Score After Match
- Brazil – 2
- Raphinha – 6
- Vinícius Júnior – 90+9
- Colombia – 1
- Luis Diaz – 41
CONMEBOL Points Table Position
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brazil | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 21 |
| 6 | Colombia | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 19 |
