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. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr combined brilliantly with veteran midfielder Casemiro before unleashing a powerful strike from long range that gave Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera no chance.Panama briefly stunned the home crowd in the 14th minute when Michael Murillo’s free-kick took a heavy deflection off Matheus Cunha and looped past goalkeeper Alisson for an unexpected equalizer. However, Brazil quickly regained control and restored their advantage before halftime. Vinicius created the opportunity with a dangerous run down the left flank, and Casemiro’s glancing header helped the ball into the net to make it 2-1.Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti made sweeping changes at the break, replacing every starter except defender Leo Pereira. The fresh lineup immediately maintained the pressure and turned the contest into a rout.Teenage forward Rayan extended Brazil’s lead in the 53rd minute after capitalizing on a misplaced pass from Mosquera and calmly curling home his finish. Seven minutes later, Lucas Paqueta added a fourth goal with a well-taken strike from the edge of the penalty area. Igor Thiago then converted from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute after being fouled by the Panama goalkeeper.Botafogo midfielder Danilo completed Brazil’s scoring in the 81st minute, expertly controlling a floated pass from Paqueta before finishing confidently past the defense. Panama managed a late consolation when Carlos Harvey produced a spectacular long-range effort from nearly 30 yards.The convincing victory provides Brazil with valuable momentum as they continue preparations for the World Cup. Their final warm-up match comes against Egypt in Cleveland, Ohio, next Saturday. Brazil will then begin their Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, with additional first-round matches scheduled against Haiti and Scotland as they pursue a record-extending sixth World Cup title.