Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 on May 31, 2026, at Estadio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, using a fast start and a four-goal second half to continue World Cup preparations in a one-sided international friendly.
Vinícius Júnior of Brazil scored in the 2nd minute, assisted by no recorded passer in the match report; Casemiro scored in the 39th minute, Raphinha assisted; Rayan scored in the 53rd minute, Bruno Guimarães assisted; Lucas Paquetá scored in the 60th minute, Igor Thiago scored a 63rd-minute penalty; Danilo scored in the 81st minute, assisted by Vinícius Júnior. Panama’s Matheus Cunha's own goal came in the 14th minute, and Carlos Harvey scored in the 84th.
Brazil led 4-1 by halftime and controlled possession at 54.6 percent, finishing with 20 shots and 12 on target. The result left Brazil unbeaten in the match and reinforced its role as a strong attacking side in this friendly, while Panama struggled after conceding early.
Brazil’s next match is on June 7, 2026, against Egypt in another friendly, according to its published fixture list.