Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 31, 2026 (AFP) - Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off

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2026-06-01

Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr fired the Brazilians into the lead inside the opening minute, collecting a pass from veteran midfielder Casemiro before lashing in a thunderous strike from 25 yards. The five-time World Cup-winners were jolted though in the 14th minute when Panama grabbed a freak equaliser, Mic......

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