Brazil reached next year’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States after a lackluster campaign in which it finished fifth in South American qualifying.

On Saturday, the Five-time world champion edged past fellow World Cup qualifier Senegal by 2-0 at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casimero.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team, featuring a mouthwatering attacking combination of Estevao, Matheus Cunha, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr, dominated the first half of the friendly in London.

Manchester United’s Cunha headed against the bar as Brazil took a firm grip on the game, but Chelsea’s Estevao gave the South Americans the lead they deserved in the 28th minute.

The 18-year-old was fortunate that the ball fell to his feet on the right side of Brazil’s attack, but he produced an unerring finish across Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into the far corner.

Captain Casemiro, 33, doubled Brazil’s lead in the 35th minute, beautifully controlling a free-kick from Rodrygo and curling the ball into the top corner after finding space at the back post.

Iliman Ndiaye should have pulled one back for the West African team shortly after the break, after sloppy play from Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, but he hit the outside of the post.

Two-time African player of the year Sadio Mane was unable to provide the spark his team needed and was withdrawn in the 75th minute, as both teams made a number of changes.

Senegal, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions, beat Mauritania last month to seal its spot at the World Cup.