[FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16]
[Match 2: Brazil vs Uruguay]
[Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, USA]
[Date: July 8th, 2026]
[Kick-off: 20:00 local time]
[Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)]
On the same day that Netherlands took on Colombia, Netherlands eventually getting the last laugh and progressing to the next stage of the tournament, Brazil also took on Uruguay at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, USA.
Brazil started in a customary 4-3-3 formation under their new coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti's men for the game was a defensive quadruple of Alisson Becker in goal, while ahead of him was a defensive quadruple of Danilo, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, and Wendell.
In midfield was the trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Joal Gomes, and Lucas Paqueta, while ahead in attack was the dynamic trio of Raphinha, Rodrygo, and Neymar Jnr.
For Brazil's pressure cooker Round of 16 clash against Uruguay, Carlo Ancelloti took the bold decision of dropping Vinicius Jnr. to the bench in favor of Neymar Jnr.
