Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti announced today, Monday, the squad of the Brazilian national team for the friendly matches against France and Croatia in the United States during FIFA's March period.

The biggest surprise was the absence of star Neymar da Silva, who was not called up for the second consecutive time, increasing doubts about his participation in the 2026 World Cup. On the other hand, the squad saw the return of young striker Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid to French club Lyon, as well as three players from Flamengo in defense: Alex Sandro, Danilo, and Leo Pereira.

The squad:

Goalkeepers

Alisson – Liverpool (England)

Pinto – Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia)

Ederson – Fenerbahçe (Turkey)

Defense

Alex Sandro – Flamengo (Brazil)

Bremer – Juventus (Italy)

Danilo – Flamengo (Brazil)

Douglas Santos – Zenit (Russia)

Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal (England)

Ibanez – Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

Leo Pereira – Flamengo (Brazil)

Marquinhos – Paris Saint-Germain (France)

Wesley – Roma (Italy)

Midfield:

André Santos – Chelsea (England)

Casemiro – Manchester United (England)

Danilo – Botafogo (Brazil)

Fabinho – Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

Gabriel Sara – Galatasaray (Turkey)

Attack:

Endrick – Lyon (France)

Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal (England)

Igor Thiago – Brentford (England)

Luiz Henrique – Zenit (Russia)

Matheus Cunha – Manchester United (England)

Raphinha – Barcelona (Spain)

Rayan – Bournemouth (England)

Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid (Spain)

Brazil's friendly matches will begin with a match against France on March 26 at Gillette Stadium – Boston, followed by a meeting against Croatia on March 31 at Camping World Stadium – Orlando. These matches provide an opportunity to test players before finalizing the squad for the 2026 World Cup.