Brazil Prepares for Argentina Friendlies Without Marta
Without veteran star Marta, the Brazilian women’s national football team faces Argentina on Saturday, October 10, at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, marking the squad’s first-ever match in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. The fixture opens a two-match friendly series between the South American rivals as Brazil builds toward hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Arthur Elias Defines 74 Percent of Tournament Squad
Arthur Elias stated during pre-match media availability that his squad selection for the 2027 tournament is currently 74 percent defined, up from roughly 70 percent during previous gatherings. The coaching staff called up 28 players for the current international window—two above the standard threshold—to expand tactical evaluations and test new combinations. I said 70% ready in the last one? So, 74% now,
Elias explained when assessing the state of the roster. The technical staff intends to utilize every summoned athlete across the matches in Porto Alegre and Recife.
Testing the Next Generation Against Argentina
With Marta absent after playing a controlled role during last year’s Copa América title run in Ecuador, the spotlight has shifted to younger forwards. Striker Kerolin, recently signed by Barcelona, drew high praise from Elias, who noted that the team needs multiple difference-makers rather than relying solely on the legendary forward. Coordinator of Women’s National Teams Cris Gambaré remarked that the program now possesses several Martas,
pointing to emerging talents such as Luany of Atlético de Madrid, Priscila of América del México, 17-year-old Kaylane of Flamengo, and 21-year-old Tainá Maranhão of Palmeiras.
Tamara Bolt Returns to Beira-Rio
Washington Spirit right-back Tamara Bolt highlighted her emotional return to the stadium where she spent three seasons with Internacional between 2021 and 2024. Internacional was the team that gave me the most opportunity to be who I am and do what I do best,
Bolt stated ahead of what could mark her debut appearance in the senior national team shirt. The fixture represents the 22nd all-time meeting between Brazil and Argentina in women’s football, historically dominated by the Brazilian side.
Brazil Faces Argentina and Japan in Upcoming Fixtures
Following Saturday’s opening clash at Beira-Rio at 4:30 PM local time (UTC-3), the Brazilian delegation will travel to Recife for the second leg against Argentina on Tuesday, October 13, at Arena Pernambuco, kicking off at 8:30 PM local time. The national team’s calendar for the year concludes with two international friendlies against Japan, scheduled for November 29 in Hiroshima and December 5 in Okayama.
Institutional Visits and Training Grounds in Porto Alegre
Fulfilling institutional engagements in Porto Alegre, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation visited the headquarters of the Rio Grande do Sul Football Federation on the afternoon of Friday, October 9, on the eve of the match. We are working to make this competition a milestone in the history of our football,
the president of the CBF highlighted. On Thursday, October 8, the delegation observed a training session of the national team at the Sesc Protásio Alves facility in the eastern zone of the capital, a sports complex normally utilized by the local club’s women’s team for training and fixtures. The head coach of the national team and the coordinator of women’s national teams also visited the state federation during an event on the same Thursday afternoon.
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