Ancelotti Announces Preliminary Squad for Brazil National Team for the World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Brazil national team, announced the official preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to kick off next June.
The squad includes Neymar alongside Vinicius Junior as part of the Brazilian national team's preparations for the tournament that will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while striker Gabriel Jesus is absent.
The initial list for the Brazil national team is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Alisson - Ederson - Pinto - Hugo Souza - John - Carlos Miguel.
The defense line: "Marquinhos - Thiago Silva - Gabriel Magalhães - Bremer - Leo Pereira - Ibañez - Alex Sandro - Fabrício Bruno - Beraldo - Vitor Reis - Murillo - Wesley - Danilo - Paulo Henrique - Vitinho - Alex Sandro - Douglas Santos - Luciano Juba - Caio Henrique - Kaiky - Carlos Augusto.
Midfield: Casemiro - Bruno Guimarães - Fabinho - André Santos - Danilo - Lucas Paquetá - Gabriel Sara - João Gomes - Andreas Pereira - Joelinton - Gerson - Matheus Pereira.
Attack: Vinicius Junior - Neymar - Endrick - Raphinha - Matheus Cunha - Luiz Henrique - Gabriel Martinelli - Joao Pedro - Estevao - Ryan - Antony - Igor Thiago - Pedro - Richarlison - Igor Jesus - Kaio Jorge.
The squad includes Neymar alongside Vinicius Junior as part of the Brazilian national team's preparations for the tournament that will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while striker Gabriel Jesus is absent.
The initial list for the Brazil national team is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Alisson - Ederson - Pinto - Hugo Souza - John - Carlos Miguel.
The defense line: "Marquinhos - Thiago Silva - Gabriel Magalhães - Bremer - Leo Pereira - Ibañez - Alex Sandro - Fabrício Bruno - Beraldo - Vitor Reis - Murillo - Wesley - Danilo - Paulo Henrique - Vitinho - Alex Sandro - Douglas Santos - Luciano Juba - Caio Henrique - Kaiky - Carlos Augusto.
Midfield: Casemiro - Bruno Guimarães - Fabinho - André Santos - Danilo - Lucas Paquetá - Gabriel Sara - João Gomes - Andreas Pereira - Joelinton - Gerson - Matheus Pereira.
Attack: Vinicius Junior - Neymar - Endrick - Raphinha - Matheus Cunha - Luiz Henrique - Gabriel Martinelli - Joao Pedro - Estevao - Ryan - Antony - Igor Thiago - Pedro - Richarlison - Igor Jesus - Kaio Jorge.
News Related
Jesus Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of His Negotiations with Brazil
Jorge Jesus Chooses Al Hilal After Negotiations with Brazil.
Brazilian Federation and Manchester United Agree to Rest Cunha Before World Cup
Alleged agreement to rest Cunha before the World Cup.
Ibanez Confident in His World Cup Chances with Militao's Absence
Ibanez is confident about his presence in the upcoming World Cup.
World Cup 2026 Breaks Records: FIFA Set to Earn 13 Billion
World Cup 2026: The Most Profitable Sporting Event in History.
Record Increases in 2026 World Cup Bonuses
FIFA announced an increase in financial distributions
Officially: Militao Undergoes Successful Surgery in Finland and Misses World Cup
Militao's absence weakens the defense of Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
World Cup Turns into a Platform for Image Laundering
Warnings Against Politicizing the 2026 World Cup and Lack of Human Rights Plans.
Salah Participates with Egypt National Team in Friendly Against Brazil
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt National Team against Brazil in June.
Egypt Faces Brazil in a Friendly Match in Cleveland in Preparation for the 2026 World Cup
Friendly match between Egypt and Brazil in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Increases World Cup Prizes
FIFA has initially agreed to increase the prizes for the 2026 World Cup.