Four months after Uruguay defeated Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa América, the two sides are set to face off in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match of the calendar year.

Unlike Uruguay, who recorded a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Colombia, Brazil collected just one point in its last match. The Seleção managed only a 1-1 draw against Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín after Vinícius Júnior failed to convert from the spot.

Dorival Júnior’s side remain in fourth place among the ten CONMEBOL teams vying for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, but a poor result against Uruguay could see Brazil drop in the standings and possibly even disappears from the top six. Without Rodrygo, Éder Militão, Alisson and Bremer due to injuries, the hosts face their toughest test since Copa América 2024 as they welcome La Celeste to Brazil.

Vanderson will also miss Tuesday’s match after receiving a one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards.

This is what the Brazilian team could look like against Uruguay on November 19.

GK: EdersonWith Alisson sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Ederson is the man between the posts for Brazil.

RB: Danilo—The Juventus defender returns to the XI to replace the suspended Vanderson.

CB: Marquinhos—Marquinhos must help Ederson deny a Uruguayan side that has just scored three goals against Colombia’s normally strong defense.

CB: Gabriel—The 26-year-old put in an impressive performance in place of the injured Militão on Thursday and will be one of Brazil’s central defenders in the future.

LB: Abner—In just his fourth senior cap, Abner has to silence Facundo Pellistri, who collected the winning assist for Uruguay on Friday.

DM: Gerson—The 27-year-old must improve if he wants to prevent Fede Valverde from pulling the strings in Uruguay’s midfield.

DM: Bruno Guimaraes—The Newcastle United man will once again play alongside Gerson in a double twist hoping to minimize La Celeste’s chances in the final third.

RW: Savinho—The Manchester City man is on the verge of making his 11th appearance for Brazil but still has just one international goal to his name.

AM: Raphinha—As the newest owner of Brazil’s iconic number 10 shirt, Raphinha scored the only goal from a brilliant free-kick in the Seleção’s final match.

LW: Vinicius Junior—The Real Madrid winger will look to bounce back after missing a penalty that could have sent Brazil home with all three points against Venezuela.

ST: Igor JesusDespite a disappointing performance on Thursday, the striker is still Dorival Júnior’s starting number 9, especially without Endrick in the squad.

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