Brazilian clubs set July 12 friendlies ahead of post‑World Cup season

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, several Brazilian football teams will play friendly matches as part of the inter‑season break after the World Cup. In Campina Grande, Treze host CRAC at the Estádio Amigão, with Treze needing a win to overturn a first‑leg deficit in the Série D third stage. In Brasília, Cruzeiro meet Grêmio at the Arena Mané Garrincha; the game will be streamed online and may feature the possible debut of Cruzeiro’s new signing Gabriel Pec. In Cascavel, Corinthians travel to the Estádio Olímpico Regional for a preparatory match against local side Cascavel, broadcast on TV open and Xsports’ YouTube channel with commentary by Milton Leite. The friendlies are being used by clubs to test new tactics, assess recent signings and give returning players match fitness before the resumption of the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. Additional notes include Grêmio’s left‑back Marlon returning to training after ankle surgery and Botafogo’s internal squad reinforcements being monitored for the upcoming season.