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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Júlia Belas Trindade

Brazil look to youth as they start 2027 World Cup buildup with Lionesses fixture

Dudinha (centre, on ground) is congratulated by her teammates as they celebrate after the first of her two goals in Brazil’s 3-1 friendly win over Japan in May
Dudinha (centre, on ground) scored two goals in Brazil’s 3-1 friendly win over Japan in May in her first appearance for her national team. Photograph: Vilmar Bannach/Alamy

The road to the 2027 World Cup is long and winding for all teams hoping to qualify – apart from the hosts, Brazil. Having won their ninth Copa América Femenina in the summer, their next major tournament will be the World Cup in 20 months.

That may seem like a long time but the head coach, Arthur Elias, is aware that every minute of preparation counts, starting with their friendlies against England in Manchester on Saturday and Italy in Parma on Tuesday.

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