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Brazil To Play Ghana, Tunisia Ahead Qatar 2022 World Cup

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Brazil’s soccer federation on Friday said the national team would face Ghana and Tunisia in September ahead of Qatar 2022 W’Cup

Newsonline report that in preparation for the Qatar World Cup, The Seleção Canarinho team with players looking to secure their spot in the 26-man squad playing in the tournament later this year.

It was stated that Head coach Tite would announce his shortlist for the friendly matches on September 9.

Brazil leads FIFA’s world ranking and are among the favourites to win the World Cup, which will be played in Qatar from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18.

Tite told Reuters last month he was excited by the rise of young players who surged to stardom last season and will be available for the national team in Qatar, easing the pressure on Paris St-Germain superstar Neymar.

Looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup, Brazil are drawn to play Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G, debuting on Nov. 24.

READ ALSO No Rift Between Star Forwards Kylian Mbappe, Neymar – PSG Coach

Ghana will meet South Korea, Portugal and Uruguay in Group H and could face Brazil in a potential round of 16 match. Tunisia will be part of Group D, playing Australia, Denmark and reigning world champions France.

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