SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — Bia Zaneratto scored the go-ahead in the 14th minute and Brazil was boosted by a boisterous home crowd in a 2-1 victory over the United States on Saturday. Sophia Wilson scored for the U.

Brazil hosts the USWNT on Saturday at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo for an international friendly at a 2027 Women's World Cup venue.

Forward Sophia Wilson gave the U.S. an early advantage with a goal in the second minute, her first with the national team since 2024 and becoming a mother. Fellow forward Trinity Rodman helped create the opportunity with her high press. Sophia Wilson scores her first USWNT goal since 2024 and in less than TWO MINUTES 😤 pic.twitter.com/G7IB2l1nFA

Continuing its preparations for next year’s World Cup, Brazil won the first of two matches against the United States on home soil. The comeback victory was 2-1, with goals from Tainá Maranhão and Bia Zaneratto. Next Tuesday (9), the national team will play the second match at 9:30 p.m. in Fortaleza, at Arena Castelão.

The USWNT got smacked in the face by Brazil's animosity in a 2-1 loss, but that's exactly what head coach Emma Hayes wanted.

The United States women's national team scored in the opening minute of their friendly with Brazil on Tuesday night via Catarina Macario, but it was not enough in the end as the Americans conceded twice, including in the 95th minute, falling 2-1.

Sophia Wilson marked her return to the US women’s national team with an early goal, but Brazil rallied with two quick strikes to claim a 2-1 win in São Paulo

The U.S. women's soccer team struck quickly Saturday in Sao Paulo, but Brazil made it a short-lived lead for the Americans.