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The Brazilian men’s basketball team makes its debut this Friday (1) in the Copa América. by group A, Brazil measures its strength against Canada in the city of Recife, the only place of the competition. It will be the first edition of the men’s basketball tournament on Brazilian territory since 1984. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV 2.

Brazil rack up a streak of negative results

In recent days, coach Gustavo de Conti’s team has been losing in the World Cup qualifiers. Brazil lost to Panama and Mexico, jeopardizing World Cup qualification next year. Previously, the Seleção had already lost against Colombia, who occupy the bottom of Group F. The next window of matches for the qualifiers takes place in November, with matches against the United States and Mexico.

Called up for the Copa America

This Thursday (1), there was the confirmation of the 12 players who will represent the national team in the Copa América. They are: the shipowners Yago Mateus, Marcelinho Huertas, Rafael Luz; forwards/keepers Georginho and Vitor Benite; strikers/pivots Rafael Mineiro and Lucas Dias; wingers Didi Louzada and Leonardo Meindl; pivots Lucas Mariano, Augusto Lima and Cristiano Felicio. Brazil are in Group A alongside Canada, Uruguay and Colombia.

Brazil vs Canada: How to watch

Brazil and Canada face off for the men’s basketball Copa America opener this Friday (2), at 8:10 p.m. Brasilia time. In the last four games between the teams, the Canadians have won them all – Brazil’s last win was in 2013. The game will be shown on SportTV 2.