International friendly

Brazil get back on track with victory over Croatia (3-1)

Updated on
March 31, 2026

**© Rich Storry/Getty Images**Danilo scored for Brazil in the first half

In the international friendly in Orlando, Brazil got back on track after losing to France a few days ago. It was an important 3-1 victory against Croatia that left good feelings.

The better team won on Tuesday night as Brazil were sharper than Croatia. In the first half, they had a few clear chances that Dominik Livakovic stopped. However, a great counterattack from Vinicius left Danilo open in the box for the opening goal.

Not much happened in the second half until a long pass allowed Croatia to tie through Lovro Mayer, with the help of Bento’s poor intervention. Luckily for Brazil, they responded quickly with a penalty scored by Igor Thiago, after a foul won by Endrick, who also assisted Martinelli for the final goal to give the fans some relief.

10:00PM

Fulltime

Brazil win the match 3-1.

09:56PM

Brazil goal

92' Endrick played a through ball on the counterattack for Martinelli, who finished to score.

09:52PM

Brazil goal

88' Endrick goes down in the box after a touch from Šutalo, Thiago scored the penalty kick.

09:47PM

Croatia goal

83' Mayer scores for Croatia following a poor clearance by Bento.

09:38PM

Croatia chance

74' Moro took a shot from the edge of the box, but it went just wide.

09:34PM

No clear dominator

70' After numerous substitutions, neither team is controlling the match.

09:30PM

Vinícius substitution

66' Vinícius is taken off after providing an assist, with Martinelli coming on.

09:23PM

Modrić substitution

59' Modrić is taken off as part of a four-player change.

09:20PM

Brazil tactic

56' Brazil are letting Croatia have possession to look for a counterattack.

09:09PM

Second half begins

The teams are back on the field to start the second half.

08:52PM

Halftime

Brazil are the better side and lead 1-0.

08:50PM

Brazil goal

45 + 1' A great counterattack from Brazil, Vinícius cut inside and set it up for Danilo, who finished for the goal.

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08:49PM

Croatia chance

45' Modrić delivered a free kick, Vušković met it with a header, but it was a great save by Bento.

08:45PM

Brazil chance

41' Cunha struck from outside the box aiming for the corner, but Livaković got down well to make the save.

08:44PM

Croatia chance

40' Perišić delivered a cross from the left, Kramarić hit a volley, but a deflection made it easy for Bento.

08:40PM

Brazil chance

36' Modrić lost the ball again, Cunha played it through to João Pedro, but his finish was well saved by Livaković.

08:27PM

Brazil chance

23' A set-piece routine saw Danilo play it to Cunha, whose right-footed shot deflected off a defender and went just wide of the goal.

08:24PM

Brazil chance

20' Modrić gave the ball away with a poor back pass that was picked off by Vinícius, who laid it off centrally for Danilo, but his shot was well saved by Livaković.

08:20PM

Brazil on the ball

16' Brazil have regained possession, but it has not been very effective.

08:15PM

Croatia sharper

11' Croatia look a bit more dangerous on the wings, but they are not creating clear chances.

08:10PM

Match Balanced

6' Both teams trade possession in the opening minutes.

08:04PM

Kickoff

The match is underway between Brazil and Croatia.

07:45PM

Confirmed lineup for Croatia

Dominik Livaković; Josip Stanišić, Duje Caleta-car, Luka Vušković; Josip Sutalo, Martin Baturina, Petar Susić, Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić; Andrej Kramarić, Ante Budimir.

07:30PM

Confirmed lineup for Brazil

Bento; Ibañez, Marquinhos, Leo Pereira, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Danilo; Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Vinicius; João Pedro.

07:15PM

Brazil and Croatia World Cup groups

The group stage picture is now set for both sides as they look ahead to the World Cup. Brazil are in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, while Croatia are in Group L alongside England, Panama and Ghana.

07:00PM