USWNT 1-0 win over Brazil after eight red cards
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- United States won 1-0 over Brazil in Fortaleza, with Brazil reduced to nine players after eight red cards.
- Sophia Wilson scored the decisive goal when her shot deflected off Isabela Chagas for an own goal in the second half.
- Arthur Elias and several Brazilian staff members, including player Bia Zaneratto, were sent off in the second half.
- Tarciane received a red card for elbowing Wilson, helping bring the total red cards to eight.
- Trinity Rodman entered as a substitute in the second half after missing the first match due to a hard foul.
- Marta made her 212th appearance for Brazil, entering in the 80th minute.
- Dudinha suffered a knee injury in a collision with Emily Sonnett, was stretchered off, and later returned to the bench on crutches.
Why it matters: The United States gains a morale‑boosting victory that validates coach Emma Hayes’s call for tougher play, while Brazil’s eight red cards likely trigger suspensions, weakening its squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and raising questions about discipline in future friendlies.
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