South Australia's Hindmarsh Stadium will host Brazil vs Panama match in the Women's World Cup 2023 on Monday. Brazil lived up to the expectations of their fans as they scored 4 goals and conceded none to register a statement victory over the debutants, Panama in their World Cup opener. 23-year-old, Ary Borges had a dream World Cup debut outing as she scored a hattrick and also provided the assist for Zaneratto's goal. Brazil were the better team in every aspect and they proved it quite comfortable. Panama weren't able to put pressure on the reigning South America Champions for once. Ary Borges became the first Brazilian player to score a hattrick in the World Cup debut.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil vs Panama - Match Report

First half:

Brazil nade themselves clear right from the begining. They created lots of opportunities but weren't clinical infront of goal. Panama couldn't match their pace and as a result they some mistakes in the field. Brazil got lots of free space to run into and got lots of time to create more opportunities. In the first 15 minutes, Brazil had 6 shots already. Ary Borges finally broke the deadlock as she scored the first goal in the 19th minute of the game. It was also her debut World Cup goal. She doubled the lead twenty minutes later as Brazil ended the first half on a high note. They could have and should have scored more interms of opportunities they created for themselves.

Second Half:

Brazil started the second half the same way they did in the first half. After just three minutes Borges provided a ball to Zaneratto who scored the third goal for Brazil. They were just cruising toward a huge victory. Panama made a lots of substitutions but that didn't work out in their favour. In the 70th minute, Borges came up with her hattrick, first by any Brazilian player in a World Cup debut. The 23 year old did everything she could in the field today. Marta replaced her in the 75th minute and the Brazil fans went wild during the arrival.

Panama did create some opportunities for themselves during the later stages of the game when Brazil just switched off a little bit. Still, they weren't able to put them in danger. The whistle blowed and the Brazil players celebrated with the young sensation, Ary Borges.

Head-to-Head record

Brazil will face Panama for the first time in Women's World Football. They have won their opening group game in their previous eight appearances. One-goal margins decided Six of Brazil's last seven World Cup games. Brazil have progressed from the group stage in the last six World Cups while Panama are making their debut in the prestigious competition.

🇧🇷 v 🇵🇦

A #FIFAWWC veteran v debutant.

Who will come out on top? 🔝

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 24, 2023

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil vs Panama | Lineups | 3:50 P.M. (IST)

Brazil:

Starting XI: Leticia, Antonia, Rafaelle, Lauren, Tamires, Luana, Adriana, Ary Borges, Kerolin, Bia Zaneratto, Debinha

Panama:

Starting XI: Bailey, Jaen, Castillo, Pinzon, Gonzalez, Riley, cox, Mills, Vargas, Quintero, Baltrip Reyes.

The referee for today's match is Cheryl Foster. He is the first Welsh person to manage a World Cup match since Clive Thomas in 1978.

They are ready. Are You? | 4:16 P.M.

Aquecimento rolando! Foco total! Pra cimaaa! 💪🇧🇷

📸 Thais Magalhães/CBF pic.twitter.com/b2odxe802U

— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) July 24, 2023

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Time for National Anthems | 4:23 P.M.

The teams are on the field. The game is all set to be started soon. Panama's national anthem is played for the first time at a women's World Cup. Everyone is emotional right now.

Brazil vs Panama: Kick Off | 4:30 P.M.

The game begins. The Panama players' dreams come true. What a moment for them and their fans.

Yellow Army is on the move | 6'

Brazil are being allowed too much space and they can take time forming their game.

Attempts after attempts from Brazil | 10'

It's looking like, a goal is near.

Brazil are just not allowing Panama to do anything | 15'

15 min in and Brazil have already taken 6 shots.

Not clinical enough | 18'

Brazil are creating lots of opportunities but they are not clinical in front of the goal.

Brazil vs Panama: Goallllll!!!!!.. for Brazil | 19'

It was coming and it came finally. Ary Borges gives her side the early and deserving lead.

World Class stat | 24'

Brazil are recovering balls within just 7 seconds. WoW!!!.

Brazil would have been 2 or 3-0 up until now | 30'

 A pass to Antonia is out of play and Panama can relieve some pressure for a few seconds. 

Free Kick for Brazil | 36'

Brazil have a free kick in another good position

Helpless Panama | 38'

Panama has not registered a shot yet.

Brazil vs Panama: 2nd Goallllll!!!!!.. for Brazil | 39'

Ary Borges scores the second one for Brazil. She is just on another level right now. Ary equaled her goal tally with Alexandra Popp of Germany who also scored two goals today against the debutant nation, Morocco.

Some unbelievable stats from the game | 45'

Brazil have registered 16 shots in total, of which 7 are on target. meanwhile, Panama's shot tally is still null. Brazil have kept 75% possession and Panama, only 25%. Panama fans are not having a dream debut for their team in the World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil (2) vs Panama (0): Half-time

It was just Brazil and Brazil throughout the first half. Panama didn't look settled for a second. Brazil would have and should have scored at least five goals until now. That would be the correct scoreline.

FIM DO PRIMEIRO TEMPO!

Ary Borges marcou os dois gols do Brasil nos 45 minutos iniciais. Estamos na frente! É hora do intervalo!

🇧🇷 2x0 🇵🇦 | #PelaPrimeiraEstrela #BRAxPAN pic.twitter.com/mrmCbcHvRX

— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) July 24, 2023

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Racing Louisville midfielder Ary Borges scored a brace in the first half against Panama on her World Cup debut for Brazil

Brazil vs Panama: Second Half Kick off | 5:30 P.M.

The second 45 minutes is underway. Panama have made a change with Jaen off for Natis.

Brazil vs Panama: 3rd Goallllll!!!!!.. for Brazil | 48'

Just three minutes into the second half and Brazil scored their third. Zaneratto is the one to smash it home.

Calm and Composed | 50'

Well, it is Brazil, not Panama.

Substitution for Panama | 54'

Panama makes two changes with Riley and Mills off for Tanner and Cedeno.

Complete riot at Adelaide | 60'

Brazil are pushing for another one.

Break in play | 63'

Some heated arguments and head clash between Quintero and Luana.

Forced Substitution | 67'

Quintero has been taken off as a concussion sub.

Brazil vs Panama: 4th Goallllll!!!!!.. for Brazil | 70'

That's the World Cup debut hat trick for the 23-year-old Ary Borges. Geyse provided a cross in and Ary Borges heads it home. She became the first Brazilian player to score a hat-trick on their World Cup debut. What a record she has just made!!!..

Marta is coming | 75'

The crowd goes wild as Marta gets ready to come on. It is her sixth World Cup.

Don't miss the final 15 minutes! 🇧🇷🇵🇦

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 24, 2023

Substitution for Panama | 80'

Cox is off for Cedeno.

Another Substitution for Panama | 84'

Panama makes another change as Montenegro comes on for Vargas.

Waiting for the final whistle | 90'

Both teams are waiting for it. Brazil know they have done their job beautifully and for Panama, the match ended a long time ago.

First corner for Panama | 90+5'

Panama pushed Brazil on the back foot and won their first corner of the game.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil (4) vs Panama (0): Full time

Ary Borges shines as Brazil claims victory by 4-0 against Panama in their opening game of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Ary Borges scored two goals in the first half to give Brazil a perfect and comfortable stage to carry on. Then Zaneratto scored the third goal which was the announcement and confirmation of Panama's defeat. Borges didn't want to leave the field without scoring another one as she completed her hat trick and made the scoreline even more beautiful for Brazil. A completely demolishing performance from the South American Reigning champions over the debutant, Panama.

🇧🇷 @_AryBorges shines as #BRA claim victory!#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWC

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 24, 2023

Following the sacking of Dorival Junior as the head coach of the Brazil national team, a move that was prompted by the Selecao's significant 1-4 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, the media commenced speculations discussing potential replacements.

Besides Carlo Ancelotti, Jorge Jesus has also been named as a potential candidate. However, The 70-year-old Portuguese coach has responded to these rumours, denying any negotiation with CBF to be appointed as the next head coach of Brazil, discarding the possibility as of now.

Jorge Jesus denies negotiations with Brazil

In an interview with UOL, Jesus, who is currently at the helm of Saudi club Al-Hilal, assured that he has not been contacted by anyone from the Brazilian Football Federation. "No one has spoken to me, at least until today," he stated.

The 'Globo' network has indicated that Al-Hilal head coach Jorge Jesus is the front-runner to become the head coach of the Brazilian national team.

The network also pointed out that Jorge Jesus is not keen to leave his position at Al-Hilal since he expects to stay with the Saudi Pro League side until the end of the AFC Champions League Elite, which concludes on May 3, 2025.

🚨🇧🇷 Jorge Jesus has given his initial availability to become new Brazil head coach, after the end of the season with Al Hilal.

Decision now up to the Brazilian Federation as dream target Carlo Ancelotti surely won’t be available before end of July. pic.twitter.com/122t3HfTbw

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 29, 2025

Further, the network added that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was the initial choice; however, he is not ready to leave his present job before the end of the 2025 Club World Cup.

The Portuguese coach aims to lead Al-Hilal to triumph in the AFC Champions League Elite and might consider stepping down before the Club World Cup to assume the coaching duty at the Brazilian national team.

Jesus addressed his relationship with Neymar

Recent developments have witnessed prominent figures such as Carlo Ancelotti and Filipe Luis pulling out of contention as of now to take over the Brazil job, solidifying Jesus's position as the front-runner.

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This development might be a hurdle for Neymar Jr, who reportedly had a strained relationship with the Portuguese coach. 

Their stint together at Al-Hilal was filled with challenges, ending with Neymar leaving Al-Hilal to join Santos under controversial circumstances after being informed that he was not part of Jesus's long-term vision for the team.

When asked on the 'Charla Podcast' about the possibility of reuniting with Jesus in the national setup, Neymar seemed visibly uncomfortable and opted to answer otherwise. "I have nothing to do with this. I'm just a player; don't involve me in this. I'm out," he stated.

However, Jorge Jesus opened up about his relationship with Neymar. In the interview with UOL. "I have no issues with Neymar, but no club or national team can depend on individual players," the coach said, dismissing any conflicting triggers.

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The situation raises questions about Neymar's future with the national team and the possible impact of this appointment on the team's dynamics. However, Brazil seeks to bounce back from their recent stint of setbacks and appoint a coach who can lead the team to the coveted success with the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake.

FIFA is reportedly considering the possibility of arranging a one-game play-off between Major League Soccer (MLS) club Los Angeles FC and Liga MX giants Club America to decide which team will represent the expelled Club Leon at the 2025 Club World Cup.  

🤯🇲🇽 BREAKING: FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club America and LAFC to determine a replacement team for Club Leon at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 🇺🇸🏆

Via @lizzy_becherano - @espn pic.twitter.com/ZVFSfcZPZ6

— All Fútbol MX 🇲🇽 (@AllFutbolMX) March 30, 2025

A FIFA spokesperson disclosed on Sunday that the organization is actively weighing the feasibility of this play-off match, whereas the winner of this playoff would also receive $9.55 million in prize money given by FIFA to teams qualified from the Concacaf zone.

However, FIFA's consideration does not include the Costa Rican side Deportiva Alajuelense after the club lodged a complaint in 2024, which led to Leon's subsequent removal from the tournament.

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The controversial exclusion of Club Leon

Costa Rican outfit Alajuelense’s complaint regarding the multi-ownership issue initiated the investigation by the FIFA Appeal Committee back in November 2024, which eventually led to Club Leon’s exclusion.

FIFA announced the decision to expel the Mexican side Club Leon from the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 last week due to the club's shared ownership with Pachuca, another team that competes in Mexico's top division, Liga MX.

TODOS LO GANAMOS, JUNTOS LO DEFENDEMOS.

Más unidos que nunca.#SerFieraEsUnOrgullo 🦁 pic.twitter.com/BEXp7VbCjl

— Club León (@clubleonfc) March 31, 2025

Pachuca also qualified for the Club World Cup after winning the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, while Club Leon earned its qualification after clinching the 2023 edition of the same tournament. However, Grupo Pachuca owns both the teams and holds stakes in Spanish side Real Oviedo and some other clubs as well.

This joint ownership violated the multi-club ownership requirements defined under Article 10, paragraph 1 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Regulations outlined by FIFA.

FIFA is considering a play-off game to replace Leon

According to different sources, FIFA is considering an unconventional approach to organize a single play-off game to determine which team would replace Club Leon in the competition.

Renowned football journalist Ben Jacobs has indicated a showdown between Club America and Los Angeles FC is on the cards, with the winner securing the coveted last place in the Group D, consisting of Chelsea, Flamengo, and Esperance.

The FIFA spokesperson stated the following on Sunday:

LAFC would participate as runner-up to Club Léon in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League through which Club Léon had qualified, Club América would participate as the top-ranked team in the FIFA Club World Cup confederation ranking through which qualification is also determined.

The winner of the play-off would qualify unless legal proceedings rule otherwise.

The plans to commence the process of arranging a play-off will begin if Club Leon loses their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to be reinstated to the Club World Cup.

CAS has called for a hearing on April 23 in Madrid, Spain, where Leon and Deportiva Alajuelense both will be presented the opportunity to put forward their arguments. Alajuelense had previously filed the complaint at CAS, asserting that León's inclusion was against FIFA regulations as they have also claimed a spot in the tournament instead.

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Both clubs must submit their legal documents by April 2, prior to the hearing on the 23rd. Any announcements concerning a possible substitute will likely not be made until the legal issues are settled.

"I think it's a grave injustice": James Rodriguez expressed his disappointment

The exclusion of Club Leon has heavily affected the Mexican side's talisman player, the Colombian star James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder did not hesitate to express his disappointment regarding this decision. He said:

I think it's a grave injustice. We all believe that. We won on the pitch. The club and the players are hurt by this. If we're out, it's not fair. The team that would replace us would be stained, and football would be stained.

So many fans have planned to travel to the tournament; how do you tell them that they can't go? I have a lot of questions about all this. It's odd. I think FIFA has to get their things together. Football is stained by this. 

ESPN revealed that when asked about qualifying for the tournament, Club América head coach Andre Jardine assured his team's eagerness to earn the spot by battling on the field. According to him:

León should go to the Club World Cup. I'm sad for the institution, and I'd like them to find a solution so they can go,

"If it doesn't happen, then América has been doing things well for a long time. It's true that they haven't yet won the Concacaf Champions Cup, which is a dream of ours and a very clear objective.

"We're leading most of the Mexican tournaments and the Concacaf ranking, which is one of the criteria. If you ask me if I want to go to the Club World Cup, of course it's true, but I'd like to go to the Club World Cup by achieving it on the field. That's what we're working towards.

However, nothing has been finalized yet, and FIFA will also have to wait until the CAS hearing is able to curve out any solutionary measure. 

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Brazil's disappointing 4-1 defeat against Argentina at Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires has insecure the head coach's place of Dorival Junior, especially with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico just over a year away. 

Following Tite's departure after Brazil's quarterfinal exit against Croatia in the 2022 World Cup, he has been the third coach to lead the team, and the Brazilian is now being tipped to depart as well if he fails to turn around Brazil's national football team's fortune.

🚨🇧🇷 Brazilian Federation are seriously considering a managerial change as now Dorival Junior position is under review.

The dream target for July would be Carlo Ancelotti again, as @geglobo reported — but no negotiations are taking place now as it also depends on Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/RFzPJaDgRR

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 26, 2025

Why Carlo Ancelotti?

CBF president Ednaldo Rodriguez, recently re-elected, had previously identified Carlo Ancelotti as his managerial target in 2023, with Pep Guardiola also considered before the contract extension with Manchester City. However, the Italian has indicated that any discussions would only advance after the FIFA Club World Cup, which Real Madrid will participate in between June and July in the United States of America.

Ancelotti's contract details with Madrid:

Carlo Ancelotti remains under contract with Real Madrid until 2026, and if he secures major silverware, such as Laliga, UEFA Champions League, or the FIFA Club World Cup, club president Florentino Perez is expected to keep him in charge. 

The Italian has previously stated that he would never willingly leave Real Madrid, but should the club end the season trophyless. Brazil may see an opportunity to attract him away. With Carlo Ancelotti's availability uncertain, the CBF is also considering other potential options. 

Among the names being considered is Filipe Luiz, the former Atletico Madrid defender and current Flamengo coach.

Next for Brazil:

Brazil has its next set of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in early June, playing Ecuador away and Paraguay at home. The CBF must now determine whether to keep Dorival Junior until then or appoint an interim manager while negotiations with current Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti continue behind the scenes. 

FIFA has announced a lucrative financial reward for the 32 participating teams in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.

The ultimate governing body of the football world had already announced a whopping USD 1 billion prize pool for the tournament earlier. On March 27th, Wednesday, FIFA confirmed that the champions of the newly-structured global club competition can take home a record prize money of USD 125 million.

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FIFA has also announced a solidarity plan to elevate the current financial status of football around the globe, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the target of an additional 250 million USD being provided to club football across the world.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Prize money distribution

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the financial rewards and the solidarity programme to help club football in a statement on Wednesday. Infantino stated the following:

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 prize money has been announced.

The winners will earn up to 125 USD million, with USD 1 billion of prize money going to the 32 participating clubs and a target of USD 250 million in solidarity for club football across the world. Critically, all revenue will be distributed to club football with FIFA’s reserves remaining untouched.

The distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football and represents the biggest-ever prize money for a football tournament comprising a seven-match group stage and playoff format.

In addition to the prize money for the participating teams, there is an unprecedented solidarity investment programme which will undoubtedly provide a significant boost in our ongoing efforts in making football truly global.

Finally, FIFA will neither retain any funding for this tournament, as all revenues will be distributed to club football, nor will it touch FIFA’s reserves, which are set aside for global football development through the 211 FIFA Member Associations.

The prizes for the tournament will continue to increase as performance bonuses are paid, with a total of $475 million being divided according to the teams' performances. This will mean that the team who has the most wins in a possible seven matches will be able to take a share of a maximum prize fund of $125 million.

The format of this tournament has been professionally structured by FIFA along with the European Club Association (ECA) so that due payment can be made based on the stature and success of the teams taking part. Therefore, the competition will become the richest club tournament ever arranged in a seven-match format.

Significantly, top European teams will get a minimum of $40 million, with South American teams getting $15.21 million. Teams from CONCACAF, CAF, and AFC will all get at least $9.55 million, while Oceania teams will receive $3.58 million.

Hello and welcome to another football LIVE Blog of Sportz Point. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will be staying up with you for this coverage. Tonight, we will be covering the Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Argentina.

Argentina are currently leading the South American Qualifiers points table with 28 points from 13 games. In the meantime, Brazil are at number three with 21 points in the same number of games.  

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 winners came from a tough 1-0 win over Uruguay. On the other hand, Brazil managed a 2-1 win over Colombia in their last match. 

So, with both teams looking confident, we have a great game in our hands. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.