In a thrilling encounter ahead of the 2024 Copa América, Brazil’s national team edged past Mexico with a 3-2 victory in a friendly match, largely thanks to the heroics of 17-year-old forward Endrick, who scored the decisive goal in stoppage time. The match, which took place in Texas, saw over 85,000 fans in attendance, reflecting the significant anticipation surrounding the tournament. Brazil’s coach, Dorival Júnior, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly praising the ability of young players like Endrick to respond to high-pressure situations. Endrick, who is on the verge of joining Real Madrid, has been a revelation for Brazil, scoring three goals in his last three international appearances and becoming the second-youngest Brazilian to score three goals for the national team, behind only Pelé. Andreas Pereira also found joy as he scored his first goal for the Brazilian national team, describing it as the realization of a dream. His goal, along with Gabriel Martinelli’s, initially put Brazil in a commanding position before Mexico fought back to equalize through Julián Quiñones and Guillermo Martínez. Despite the defeat, Mexico’s coach Jaime Lozano praised his team’s spirit, noting their resilience in fighting back from a 0-2 deficit. Mexico, however, will have to regroup quickly as they prepare for their Copa América group stage matches against Jamaica, Venezuela, and Ecuador, with their first game scheduled for June 22. Brazil’s preparation continues as they gear up to face the United States in their last friendly before the Copa América, where they will debut against Costa Rica on June 24. The Brazilian team, which will be without key players like Neymar and Casemiro, is looking to integrate fresh talent and reclaim the Copa América title they last won in 2019.
Key points
- Brazil won 3-2 against Mexico in a friendly match, with Endrick scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.
- Andreas Pereira scored his first goal for Brazil, contributing to the victory.
- Brazil is preparing for the Copa América and will face the United States in their last friendly match before the tournament.
- Mexico showed resilience by coming back from a 0-2 deficit but ultimately lost, with their first Copa América match scheduled for June 22.
- Endrick’s performance has drawn attention as he prepares to join Real Madrid and is being touted as the next Brazilian soccer great.
