Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, the home ground of the Premier League giants, will host an international friendly match between Brazil and Senegal. Arsenal made the announcement in a statement on their website yesterday.
“Five-time men’s World Cup winners Brazil will take on Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 15 November (4pm kick-off). Our home will host the first of the Selecao’s two November friendlies in Europe, prior to their fixture against Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday, 18 November.
“Senegal are one of the few national teams never to have lost against Brazil, having secured a win and a draw in previous friendly matches. The two sides last met in 2023 in Lisbon, where a brace from Sadio Mane contributed to a famous victory for The Lions of Teranga.
“Brazil are no strangers to the Emirates Stadium, having played there nine times previously, with a goal from Neymar in their most recent visit in 2018 securing a 1-0 victory against South American rivals Uruguay.
“Brazil have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, following their victory against Paraguay in June, which maintains the nation’s remarkable record of having featured in every edition of the competition. Senegal’s recent victory over Mauritania in the African qualifiers has secured their spot for the third consecutive time, with the team aiming to surpass their quarter-final placing in 2002.”
