Jakarta, ThedailyID — Brazil defeated Cape Verde 4-2 in their opening match of the Copa das Nações de Futsal 2026 on Thursday, October 15. The result sets up Brazil’s next match against Indonesia at Max Rosenmann Arena on Friday.
Brazil took the lead through Arthur Guilherme, who finished with a precise left-footed shot into the top-right corner. He first beat a defender before finding the net to give Brazil a 1-0 advantage.
Cape Verde responded with an equalizer from outside the penalty area. However, Brazil regained the lead through Vinicius Rocha, who spun past his opponent before firing a left-footed shot into the right side of the goal.
Cape Verde continued to challenge Brazil and made it 2-2 with a powerful long-range effort following a corner routine. The teams went into halftime level after an entertaining first half.
Brazil stepped up their performance after the break. Arthur scored his second goal of the match from the penalty spot, putting Brazil ahead 3-2.
Cleber Souza then scored Brazil’s fourth goal to seal the 4-2 victory over Cape Verde.
The win gives Brazil momentum ahead of their meeting with Indonesia, who finished as runners-up at the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup. The match on Friday, October 16, will mark Indonesia’s first appearance in the Copa das Nações de Futsal 2026.
Indonesia will face a strong test against Brazil following the South American side’s opening performance. However, the result against Cape Verde offers only an early indication of Brazil’s form in the tournament.
