In March, Three Lions of England will intensify their preparations for Euro 2024 by participating in a double header against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley. These matches are scheduled to take place on March 23 and 26.
It is worth noting that both Brazil and Belgium are ranked among the top five teams in the world by FIFA.
The upcoming international break in March will be the final opportunity for Gareth Southgate to assess his players before he selects the squad for the European Championships finals in Germany next summer. Therefore, these matches hold great significance for the Three Lions.
Looking back, England last encountered Brazil in the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup. That match played a crucial role in the team’s development, as it marked one of the first occasions they experimented with the 3-5-2 formation. This tactical adjustment ultimately helped them achieve their best finish in the tournament in 28 years.
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Brazil and Belgium Critical to England’s Euro 2024 Chances
Overall, England’s forthcoming clashes with Brazil and Belgium will provide an important testing ground for the team as they seek to fine-tune their strategies and build momentum for Euro 2024.
The national football team of England, known as The Three Lions, has encountered the five-time World Cup champions a total of 26 times. Among these encounters, England has managed to secure victory on just four occasions against the South Americans. The most recent win came in a friendly match under the management of Roy Hodgson in 2013, where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
In addition to their encounters with the South Americans, England has a more recent history with Belgium. They faced each other twice during the 2018 tournament, including a match in the third and fourth-placed play-off. Furthermore, England had the opportunity to face Belgium again in the 2020/21 edition of the Nations League, resulting in one win and one defeat.
These matches have provided England with valuable opportunities to compete against strong opponents and showcase their skills on the international stage.
