Brazilian Women's National Team Prepares for Two Friendlies Against Argentina

The Brazilian women's national football team is set to play two friendly matches against Argentina this October, with the first game scheduled for October 10 at 4:30 PM Brasília time. This match will take place at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre, marking Brazil's debut at the Internacional stadium, one of the key venues hosting six group stage matches and one round of 16 match in the upcoming Women's World Cup.

The Brazilian squad called up 28 players for these friendlies; however, defenders Tarciane and forwards Kerolin and Bia Zaneratto will miss the first match due to suspensions from red cards received in their recent 1-0 defeat to the United States on June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. These three players will be available for the second friendly against Argentina, set for October 13 at 8:30 PM at Arena Pernambuco in Recife.

Historically, Brazil holds a strong advantage over Argentina in women's football, having met 21 times with 18 victories, one draw, and only two losses. Brazil has scored 73 goals while conceding just 14 in these encounters. Their last meeting occurred on March 3, 2024, in the quarterfinals of the Women's Gold Cup in Los Angeles, where Brazil secured a 5-1 win to advance to the semifinals.

The team has been training rigorously in Porto Alegre to prepare for these matches and will travel to Recife on October 11 ahead of the second friendly. These matches not only serve as important preparation ahead of the Women's World Cup but also continue a storied rivalry between the two South American nations, spotlighting Brazil's dominance and ongoing development in women’s football.