Brazilian Coach Arthur Elias Expects a Tight Contest Against England in Women's Football Friendly

Brazil's women's national football team, led by coach Arthur Elias, is gearing up for a challenging friendly match against England on Saturday, October 25, at 1:30 PM Brasília time at Manchester's Etihad Stadium. Elias described the encounter as both physically demanding and tactically intriguing, emphasizing the differing playing styles of the two sides. He acknowledged the high caliber of the English team, current champions of the 2025 UEFA Women's Eurocup, calling them "a great team, with outstanding players and an excellent coach." Elias stated, "It will be a clash of elite teams, and the rivalry is natural when two continental champions meet on the field." The Brazil squad includes a mixture of experienced and new players, with five athletes making their international debut during this FIFA window. Elias highlighted that the team's main focus after the Olympics is the upcoming 2027 World Cup, which Brazil will host. Furthermore, Brazil will face Italy in another friendly match on Tuesday, October 28, at 1:15 PM in Parma as part of its preparation strategy. This series of games is part of the broader effort to build a competitive team for the World Cup at home, with only half the current squad having participated in the recent Copa America victory. These insights were provided in an interview with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).