Brazil scores six in World Cup send-off against Panama
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 in a World Cup send-off match on May 31 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Vinicius Jr opened the scoring within the first minute, but Panama equalized shortly after. Brazil regained control with three goals in the second half. The victory showcased the team's attacking prowess ahead of their upcoming friendly against Egypt and the World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13.
- •Vinicius Jr scored early, giving Brazil a 1-0 lead.
- •Panama equalized with a deflected free-kick by Michael Murillo.
- •Brazil scored five goals in a dominant second half.
- •The next friendly for Brazil is against Egypt on June 7.
- •Brazil begins World Cup Group C play against Morocco on June 13.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil thrash Panama at the Maracanã: 6-2
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off
"Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.The five-time World Cup-winners were jolted though in the 14th minute when Panama grabbed a freak equaliser, Michael Murillo's free-kick taking a wicked deflection off Matheus Cunha and sailing past Brazil keeper Alisson.
"The last game before the trip for the World Cup could not have had a better script: a rout and a packed Maracanã. With more than 70,000 people in the stadium, Brazil put on a show in its farewell mat...
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:57 PMBrazil thrash Panama at the Maracanã: 6-2
The last game before the trip for the World Cup could not have had a better script: a rout and a packed Maracanã. With more than 70,000 people in the stadium, Brazil put on a show in its farewell mat...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:48 PMBrazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off
Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.The five-time World Cup-winners were jolted though in the 14th minute when Panama grabbed a freak equaliser, Michael Murillo's free-kick taking a wicked deflection off Matheus Cunha and sailing past Brazil keeper Alisson.
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