USWNT Opponent Profile: Brazil
U.S. Women's National Team faces 6th-ranked Brazil in two matches during June international window
The U.S. Women’s National Team traveled to Brazil to face the nine-time South American champions in two matches during the June FIFA international break. Here’s everything you need to know about As Canarinhas before they take on the USA:
When are the USWNT vs. Brazil matches?
The USA will face the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts on June 6 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo (5:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. local time on TBS, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock) and on June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza (8:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. local time on TNT, Max and Peacock). Both matches will also be broadcast on the radio on Westwood One.
What is the all-time history between the USWNT and Brazil?
The USA holds a 34W-4L-5D record against Brazil since the sides first met in 1986. The teams met most recently in two matches in April of 2025, a 2-0 U.S. win in Inglewood, Calif., followed by a 2-1 U.S. loss in San Jose, Calif. The USA has won nine of its last ten games against Brazil, though 11 of the last 12 games between the teams have been decided by two goals or fewer.
The USA and Brazil have a storied history when it comes to world tournaments and have faced each other in three Olympic Finals. In the 2004 Athens Games, Abby Wambach headed in the extra-time game winner to earn a 2-1 victory and the program’s second gold medal. Four years later, the sides met again in Beijing, China, where Carli Lloyd scored the winning goal, again in extra time. After 16 years, both sides returned to the Final in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Mallory Swanson scored the lone goal in the 1-0 win.
One of the USWNT’s most memorable and dramatic matches came against Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The now-famous Abby Wambach header leveled the game, 2-2, in the 122ndminute, and the Americans went on to win 5-3 in penalty kicks.
What is Brazil's world ranking?
Brazil is currently ranked 6th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, the highest of all South American nations. The USA is ranked second behind Spain.
What is Brazil's recent form?
Brazil most recently won its inaugural FIFA Women’s Series in April after defeating Canada, South Korea and Zambia, outscoring them 12-2. Last summer, AsCanarinhas also won the 2025 Copa América Femeninaon penalty kicks after a wild 4-4 finish in regulation against Colombia in the Final. Since Brazil last faced the USA in April of 2025, they have tallied a record of 13W- 4L-2D.
Who is Brazil’s head coach?
Arthur Elias was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and began his professional coaching career in 2009. Throughout the next 14 years, he managed women’s club teams Centro Olímpico, Audax and Corinthians, leading them all to various league titles. In September of 2023, he was announced as the new head coach of the Brazil Women’s National Team, replacing former USWNT head coach Pia Sundhage. Since then, he has led the squad to an Olympic silver medal, a Copa América title and an overall record of 28W-10L-5D.
Who are key Brazilian players to watch?
Brazilian icon Marta was named to the June roster, marking her first time with the squad since the Copa América Final. The 40-year-old forward holds the Brazilian record for goals scored and most caps. She also holds several remarkable football records including being the only player of any gender to score in five different World Cups and in five consecutive Olympic games. She also holds the record for most goals scored across Men's and Women's World Cups with 17. She plays her club football for the Orlando Pride and helped them to the 2024 NWSL Shield, the 2024 NWSL Championship and an undefeated season.
Other strong attacking options for Brazil include Boston Legacy forward Amanda Gutierres, who was the leading scorer in the 2025 Copa América, and Kerolin, who was the 2023 NWSL MVP with the North Carolina Courage before joining Manchester City in early 2025.
The most tenured goalkeeper on the roster is six-foot shot-stopper Lorena. The 29-year-old made her international debut in 2021 and played every minute for Brazil in the 2024 Olympics. She currently competes in the NWSL with Kansas City Current, where she earned 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year honors after recording 14 clean sheets and allowing only 13 goals in 24 matches.