Fri Mar 21 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Brazil Faces Crucial Clash Against Colombia in World Cup Qualifying Battle

**Brasília, Brazil** – Five-time World Cup champions Brazil face a crucial match against Colombia this Friday, March 21st, at the Estadio Nacional Mana Garrincha. Currently sitting fifth in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifiers with five wins from twelve games, a loss against the currently fourth-placed Colombia could severely jeopardize their chances of qualifying. Brazil are only one point behind Colombia and a victory would propel them into second place, behind Argentina.

The match is a high-stakes encounter for both teams. Brazil, coming off a 1-1 draw against Uruguay, needs a win to solidify their position. Colombia, despite a recent 0-1 defeat to Ecuador, remains a strong contender, and a win would further cement their place in the qualifying race. The match will be led by star players such as Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. and Colombia’s James Rodriguez.

The game kicks off at 6:15 am IST and will not be televised in India, but will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

**Predicted Lineups:**

**Brazil:** Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Abner Felipe; Joelinton, Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.

**Colombia:** Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica; Juan Portilla, Richard Rios, Santiago Arias; James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Jhon Duran.

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