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Santos and Thiago Score in Brazil's 3-1 Win Over Croatia

Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in Orlando, with Danilo Santos and Igor Thiago scoring their first goals for the national team in a crucial World Cup warm-up.

Danilo Santos opened the scoring with a powerful strike following a Vinicius Jr. counterattack, while Igor Thiago put Brazil back ahead after a penalty. Gabriel Martinelli also found the net in the 3-1 triumph.

The goals were a milestone for the duo as they vie for spots in Carlo Ancelotti's final 26-man squad for the World Cup, which will be announced on May 18.