Brazil have emphatically won both previous meetings between these two nations. The Seleção were 4-1 winners in Tūnis back in 1973, before a 5-1 victory at the Parc des Princes slightly more recently in September 2022; Raphinha, Richarlison, Neymar and Pedro all scoring that night in Paris.
Brazil vs Tunisia preview
After beating one African heavyweight at the weekend, will Brazil defeat another as they travel to Northern France? On Saturday, at Emirates Stadium in North London, Carlo Ancelotti's team beat Senegal 2-0. Estêvão Willian's curler opened the scoring, before Casemiro broke the offside trap to fire home a second soon after. Having only taken over in the summer, this was just Ancelotti's seventh match in charge, securing his fourth victory.
Last month, they Seleção demolished Korea Republic 5-0 in Seoul, before an ignominious defeat in Tokyo, leading 2-0 against Japan, only to collapse and lost 3-2. These are only friendlies, but considering the five-times world champions have not won the World Cup since 2002, every performance is under the microscope. After this, Brazil will have just four more friendlies before their campaign commences stateside, so will they claim a victory at Stade Pierre-Mauroy?
Tunisia too are World Cup bound, have cruised through qualification unbeaten, winning nine of ten fixtures, not even conceding a single goal. Thus, next summer will be the Eagles of Carthage's seventh World Cup appearance, the third edition in a row they have qualified for, now seeking to go beyond the group stages for the very first time.
Sami Trabelsi's side are also preparing for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, at which they'll face Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania in Group C. The North African nation have not won AFCON since 2004, but are among the front-runners to make a deep run this time. Back on Friday night, Tunisia beat Jordan 3-2 in a friendly at home; Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi and Elias Saad all scoring. This friendly though will be a far tougher test, so will Brazil prove to be too strong in Lille?
Brazil vs Tunisia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Brazil Wins: 2. Draws: Zero. Tunisia Wins: Zero.
Brazil team news
In concerning news for Arsenal supporters, Gabriel hobbled off an hour into Saturday's friendly due to a thigh injury, so has not traveled to Northern France. Alisson, Joelinton, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Antony, Savinho and Neymar are among the other noteworthy absentees.
Last month, Carlo Ancelotti heavily rotated for the second friendly against Japan, but saw his team beaten, so will he adopt a similar approach in Lille?
John Victor of Nottingham Forest will be hoping for a senior debut in goal, while Premier League quartet Andrey Santos, Lucas Paquetá, João Pedro and Richarlison could come in.
Brazil predicted lineup vs Tunisia: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Wesley, Militão, Marquinhos, Caio Henrique; Casemiro, Guimarães, Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius; João Pedro.
Brazil player to watch vs Tunisia
Vinícius Júnior, surprisingly, only has eight international goals to his name, three of which have come in 2025, so can he increase his tally at Stade Pierre-Mauroy?
Tunisia team news
Sami Trabelsi's squad is certainly not as star-studded as their opponents. He is without veteran midfield Aïssa Laïdouni, Anis Ben Slimane of Norwich and Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti.
Yan Valery of Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri are set to start, while Ferjani Sassi will win his 94th cap, only six Tunisian men have more, chasing down Radhi Jaïdi's all-time record of 105.
Tunisia predicted lineup vs Brazil: (4-3-3): Dahmen; Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Maâloul; Skhiri, Sassi, Hannibal; Layouni, Sliti; Mastouri.
Tunisia player to watch vs Brazil
Naïm Sliti is the top-scorer in the squad with 14, albeit the most recent of these came against Iran three years ago, so can he end his draught here?
Brazil vs Tunisia prediction
We cannot see any other outcome then a resounding Brazil victory in Northern France, the Seleção likely to swat Tunisia aside at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday: Brazil 3-0 Tunisia.
Brazil vs Tunisia FAQs - International Friendly
How to watch Brazil vs Tunisia in an international friendly on TV channel?
Brazil vs Tunisia in an international friendly will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: ITV4
- USA: beIN Sports & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN Sports Canada & fuboTV
How to watch Brazil vs Tunisia in an international friendly on live streaming?
Brazil vs Tunisia in an international friendly will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: ITVX
- USA: beIN SPORTS CONNECT & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada & fuboTV
What is the date and kick-off time for Brazil vs Tunisia in an international friendly?
Brazil vs Tunisia takes place on Tuesday 18 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).