Brazil scores six goals in World Cup warm-up against Panama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Brazil secured a 6-2 victory over Panama in a World Cup warm-up match held in Rio de Janeiro. The hosts took an early lead through Vinicius Junior, but Panama equalized quickly with a free-kick. Casemiro restored Brazil's advantage before halftime. After halftime, Brazil scored four times, with Igor Thiago netting from the penalty spot. Carlos Harvey scored a late goal for Panama. Brazil will next face Egypt in Cleveland on June 3 before beginning their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13.
- •Brazil scored four second-half goals in the match.
- •Neymar was not included in the matchday squad.
- •Brazil leads at halftime 2-1 after Casemiro's goal.
- •Igor Thiago scored from the penalty spot in the second half.
- •Brazil's next match is against Egypt on June 3.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil step up World Cup preparations with 6-2 victory over Panama
"Brazil scored four times in the second half as they continued their World Cup preparations with a 6-2 victory over Panama in Rio de Janeiro. Carlo Ancelotti changed 10 of his starting line-up at half-time as they proved too strong for Panama, although there was no place in the matchday squad for Neymar.
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