Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the ​win, Reuters reported. 

The match at Camping World Stadium served as Brazil's final chance to assess their options ‌before coach Carlo Ancelotti names his World Cup squad, while it marked their first meeting with Croatia since their quarter-final defeat at Qatar 2022.

"We know the process has been difficult for everyone. We know we need to improve a lot ​of things, but we’re a powerhouse of players," Casemiro told Brazilian broadcaster Globo, according to Reuters.