The match took place at in Orlando, USA, serving as a final friendly before major squad announcements. First Half Highlights
The first 45 minutes were closely contested, with Brazil taking a narrow lead just before the break:
: The match ended 1-1 after extra time (goals by Neymar and Petković ), with Croatia eventually winning 4-2 on penalties . Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens) - BBC bra v cro - 1st half - bbc.mp4
: Duje Ćaleta-Car (Croatia) was cautioned with a yellow card for a similar offense. 45' : Casemiro (Brazil) received a yellow card.
: GOAL! Danilo opened the scoring for Brazil with a strike assisted by Vinícius Júnior , ending the half at 1-0 . Summary of Goals Goal Minute 45'+2 Danilo Vinícius Júnior 84' Lovro Majer 88' (P) Igor Thiago 90'+2 Gabriel Martinelli Historical Reference: World Cup 2022 The match took place at in Orlando, USA,
: The first half was characterized by a tactical stalemate. Brazil struggled to break down Croatia's disciplined midfield led by Luka Modrić .
Based on recent match data, Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in a friendly match on March 31, 2026, with a key first-half goal from . Match Overview: Brazil 3-1 Croatia (March 31, 2026) 45' : Casemiro (Brazil) received a yellow card
For those looking for the report: First Half Score : 0-0 .