Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad
The five-time champions chase a long-awaited sixth title, now with Carlo Ancelotti on the bench. He named his 26-man squad, captained by Marquinhos. Brazil are in Group C, alongside Haiti, Morocco and Scotland. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders (9): Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Bremer, Wesley, Léo Pereira, Douglas Santos, Ibañez
Midfielders (5): Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Fabinho, Danilo (Botafogo)
Forwards (9): Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Neymar, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Rayan
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Ver App GratisKey players
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid): the main star and the threat down the left.
- Neymar (Santos): back at 34, he is the national team's all-time top scorer.
- Raphinha and Matheus Cunha: firepower in attack.
Curiosity: two Danilos and a foreign coach
Two curiosities mark this squad. First: Carlo Ancelotti is the first foreign coach to lead Brazil at a World Cup. Second: there are two players named Danilo on the list — the veteran full-back Danilo (Flamengo) and the midfielder Danilo (Botafogo).
Frequently asked questions
Who is Brazil's coach in 2026? Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreigner to lead Brazil at a World Cup.
What group are Brazil in? Group C, with Haiti, Morocco and Scotland.
Was Neymar called up? Yes, at 34, as the national team's all-time top scorer.
How many titles do Brazil have? Five; they chase a sixth in 2026.
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