Brazil to face Ireland in London before World Cup

World Cup favourites Brazil will warm up for this year’s finals in South Africa with a friendly clash against the Republic of Ireland at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on March 2.

International sports event promoter Kentaro, who organise Brazil’s friendly fixtures around Europe, has confirmed that Arsenal will once again host the five-time World Cup winners.

The north London stadium has become something of a second home for Brazil coach Dunga and his star-studded squad in recent years after friendly fixtures against Argentina, Portugal and Sweden at the Emirates.

Brazil, who have reached the World Cup final seven times, will face Portugal, Ivory Coast and North Korea in their World Cup group when the tournament gets underway in June.