Brasília will welcome back fans in a major football event for the first team in five years as the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that the Brazil national team will face Peru at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium. The match is scheduled for October 15 at 9:45 PM local time, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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This will be a special occasion for Brasília’s football fans, marking the first game with spectators since the pandemic hit in 2019. The last crowd-attended match at the National Stadium was during the Copa America in 2019, where Brazil defeated Qatar 2-0. In contrast, the 2021 victory over Venezuela was a closed event due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Why Brasilia?
The choice of Brasília comes after the CBF recognized the city’s ample facilities, including top-notch training centers, a comprehensive hotel network, and excellent air connections, which are crucial for hosting both fans and international delegations.
Cinco anos depois, os torcedores de Brasília vão voltar a assistir à Seleção Brasileira em ação. O Brasil vai enfrentar o Peru no Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha. O jogo válido pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo será no dia 15 de outubro, às 21h45.
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— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) August 20, 2024
Before this home game, Brazil has a challenging schedule, facing Chile away on October 10. The national team, currently facing a rough patch and sitting sixth in the qualifiers with only seven points from six matches, desperately needs to turn things around.
