Brazil heads to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer aiming to end a 24-year wait and claim a record-equalling sixth world title.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team had a turbulent road to qualification, with the Seleção’s previous head coach Dorival Júnior dismissed after a heavy 4-1 defeat to fierce rivals Argentina in Buenos Aires.
The Italian tactician was appointed in his place and, drawing on a wealth of experience accumulated across Europe’s biggest clubs, guided Brazil to confirm their place at the tournament with a victory over Paraguay in June 2025.
They ultimately finished fifth in the CONMEBOL standings — an underwhelming return by their standards, but enough to secure automatic qualification.
One of the most significant stories surrounding Brazil’s squad announcement has been the return of all-time top scorer Neymar, who makes the final 26-man selection at the age of 34, despite an extended spell on the sidelines due to injury.
Notable absences from Ancelotti’s selection include long-serving defender Thiago Silva, as well as Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, and Rodrygo.
Despite the high-profile omissions, Brazil remain widely considered among the tournament favourites, boasting an attack spearheaded by the brilliant VinÃcius Júnior alongside Barcelona talisman Raphinha.
Brazil have been drawn in Group C at the tournament, where they will play Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
Brazil 2026 World Cup fixtures
- Saturday, June 13th – Brazil vs Morocco – New Jersey, USA
- Friday, June 20th – Brazil vs Haiti – Philadelphia, USA
- Wednesday, June 24th – Scotland vs Brazil – Miami, USA
What time do Brazil’s World Cup games kick-off?
All kick-off times are BST.
- Brazil vs Morocco, 11pm
- Brazil vs Haiti, 2am
- Scotland vs Brazil, 11pm
Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Éderson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Grêmio)
Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Roger Ibañez (Al Ahli), Wesley (AS Roma)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)
Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), VinÃcius Júnior (Real Madrid)
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