Brazil players and staff receive red cards in USWNT's 1-0 victory
Al Jazeera English • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Brazil 1-0 on June 9, 2026, at the Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. The match was marked by a physical play, leading to two red cards for Brazilian players during the game and two more after the final whistle. Brazil head coach Arthur Elias also received a red card. The match follows a loss for the U.S. against Brazil earlier in the week, who have now not won in their last two encounters before this victory. The U.S. had previously not beaten Brazil in Brazil since 1997. The victory also highlights the intensity of the rivalry, as both teams displayed aggressive play throughout the match, resulting in a lack of shots on target from Brazil.
- •USWNT wins 1-0 against Brazil in Fortaleza
- •Match features multiple red cards for Brazil players and staff
- •Arthur Elias shown red card along with several staff members
- •U.S. had lost two previous matches to Brazil before this win
- •Crowd of 55,744 witnessed a highly physical encounter
- 1:39 PMAl Jazeera English — Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women - Al Jazeera
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Four Brazil players and several staff shown red cards in physical 1-0 loss to USWNT
"Multiple members of the Brazil national team earned red cards Tuesday during a game against the U.S. Two Brazilian players were shown red cards during the game, and two more were shown red after the final whistle. Brazil head coach Arthur Elias was also given a red card earlier in the second half and was sent off, along with several members of his staff. After the match, the referees lined up for the usual postmatch handshakes flanked by two security officers with plastic shields. The U.S. battl
"Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
"Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
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External links- Al Jazeera EnglishJun 10, 2026, 1:39 PMEight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women - Al Jazeera
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:36 PMEight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:01 AMFour Brazil players and several staff shown red cards in physical 1-0 loss to USWNT
Multiple members of the Brazil national team earned red cards Tuesday during a game against the U.S. Two Brazilian players were shown red cards during the game, and two more were shown red after the final whistle. Brazil head coach Arthur Elias was also given a red card earlier in the second half and was sent off, along with several members of his staff. After the match, the referees lined up for the usual postmatch handshakes flanked by two security officers with plastic shields. The U.S. battl
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