Women’s national team land in Fortaleza

The Senior Women’s National Team arrived in Fortaleza on Sunday night (7) for the second friendly against the United States. The group was welcomed by fans and the Pindoretama Wind Orchestra, made up of around 30 young musicians and conductor Arley França, who lined the entrance of the hotel where the delegation will be staying over the next few days.

By Sunday morning, 37,100 tickets had already been sold for the match, scheduled for Tuesday (9) at 9:30 p.m. at Arena Castelão. In São Paulo, Neo Química Arena welcomed 30,000 fans, who were not discouraged by the U.S. team’s opening goal early in the first half and pushed Brazil on to a comeback.

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Besides its importance as preparation for the 2027 World Cup, the match in Fortaleza could level the number of wins between the United States and Brazil under head coach Arthur Elias. Historically, the U.S. national team has held a wide advantage. Since taking over, Arthur has faced the team ranked second in the FIFA rankings five times, always in closely contested matches.

In the 2024 Gold Cup and Olympic finals, the United States came out on top, both by 1-0. In last year’s friendlies, however, after a 2-0 defeat, Brazil won the second match on American soil with a 2-1 comeback. This Sunday, Arthur Elias’ team secured its second win in five meetings and will head into the sixth looking to overturn the deficit and establish balance.

Women’s national team has the edge at homeCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/Staff Images/CBF

“It is very difficult to beat the United States; they are an extremely capable team in terms of the quality of their players, they run, they are intense, and very well coached. The Brazilian national team was tested at a high level and responded well,” he said proudly.

According to the coach, on the field the players stick to one principle: “Despite conceding early, I had already told them how important it was to stick to our game plan, not lose our identity, and not change what we set out to do, which is to be an attacking team.”

From the stands, the fans continue to do their part. With yesterday’s match, Brazil now has eight meetings in its history against the United States on Brazilian soil, with the home side holding the advantage: four wins, two draws, and two losses.

“I know about all the efforts being made in Fortaleza to fill the stadium. We are happy and motivated to be at Arena Castelão on Tuesday,” the coach added.

Women’s National Team Schedule

6:30 p.m. - Training session at Arena Castelão with the first 15 minutes open to the press

After training - Press conference

9:30 p.m. - Second friendly against the U.S. at Arena Castelão

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