Brazil and Croatia Set for Orlando Showdown on March 31

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Brazil’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up in the United States, and one of the most anticipated friendlies of the season will take place in Orlando. The Brazilian Consulate‑General in Orlando, in partnership with Road 26, will raffle two tickets for Brazilian residents to watch Brazil face Croatia in a high‑stakes rematch.

A Major Clash at Camping World Stadium

On March 31 at 8 p.m., Brazil and Croatia will step onto the field at Camping World Stadium, one of Orlando’s largest sports venues. The match is part of the international Road to 26 series, which brings elite national teams to major U.S. cities as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Croatia arrives as one of Europe’s strongest teams—10th in the FIFA world ranking, runner‑up in 2018, third place in 2022, and the squad that eliminated Brazil in the dramatic 2022 World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar. Brazil enters the match with a clear sense of unfinished business.

Five days earlier, the Seleção will face France in Boston, part of the Brazilian Football Confederation’s strategy to test the team against top European opponents ahead of the World Cup.

Consulate Raffle Opens the Door for Local Fans

The Consulate‑General of Brazil in Orlando is offering local Brazilian residents a chance to attend the match for free.
Consul‑General João Lucas Quental Novaes de Almeida emphasized the importance of community engagement:

“We want Brazilians living in Florida to be part of this moment. This raffle is an invitation for our community to support the Seleção here in Orlando.”

Official ticket prices range from $79 to $279, but two lucky winners will skip the cost entirely. The raffle will take place on March 20.

Orlando Becomes Brazil’s Base for the FIFA Window

Orlando was selected as Brazil’s base for this FIFA match window, with training sessions scheduled at the ESPN Complex and strong support expected from the region’s large Brazilian community. The Road to 26 series includes matches in Boston, Orlando, and Washington, D.C., serving as key tests before the World Cup.

A High‑Energy Match With World Cup Stakes

The Brazil‑Croatia friendly is more than a warm‑up—it’s a rematch of one of the most emotional games of the last World Cup. With both teams preparing for 2026 and Orlando hosting thousands of Brazilian fans, the atmosphere is expected to be electric.