Frank Christian
It’s now Vinicius Junior’s time to showcase his skills with Neymar sidelined due to injury in the 2024 Copa America. The spotlight is on the Real Madrid star to make a mark as Brazil faces Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, June 24.
There have been some changes in the Brazil squad since the 2022 World Cup, with notable absences like Casemiro and Richarlison. Thiago Silva has retired from international football, and Brazil is experimenting with a false nine formation with Rodrygo up top.
Watch Brazil vs. Costa Rica Live Stream and TV Channel
For viewers in the USA, the match will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1, UniMas, and TUDN. Streaming options include Fubo, Fox Sports App, and ViX. UK viewers can watch on Premier Sports Player, while in Canada, TSN and RDS 2 will provide coverage. Optus Sport is the broadcaster in Australia, and FanCode is streaming the matches in India.
Match Kickoff Time
The Brazil vs. Costa Rica match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. PT on Monday, June 24, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Brazil vs. Costa Rica Lineups & Team News
With Neymar, Casemiro, and Ederson missing, Brazil will rely on new talents like Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo. Dorival Jr.’s preferred formation is 4-3-3, while Costa Rica is likely to adopt a defensive 4-3-2-1 setup.
Prediction: Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica
Expect Brazil to dominate with their emerging stars like Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, securing a comfortable victory over a transitioning Costa Rica side in the Copa America opener.
