Brazil’s Possible Lineup to Face Haiti at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Carlo Ancelotti’s side needs a win after starting with a draw against Morocco. How will they fare against the CONCACAF team?
The Brazil national team is in Philadelphia, where it will look for its first victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026 against a seemingly manageable opponent in Haiti. Will Neymar play? What will happen with Casemiro?
This Friday, June 19, they will face the CONCACAF side after drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opening match of the tournament. That is why we bring you the possible lineup Carlo Ancelotti could field for this encounter.
THE BET AND A MIDFIELD SURPRISE
In goal, Carletto is expected to stick with Alisson Becker, his trusted man between the posts for the Seleção.
With a traditional 4-3-3 setup, the back line is expected to feature Roger Ibanez, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos, and Marquinhos, with the Paris Saint-Germain defender acting as the leader of the defensive unit.
There could be changes in midfield, as Casemiro is at risk of missing out on the starting XI. Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, and Fabinho are expected to feature.
The Al Ittihad midfielder trained with the starters, and several reports suggest that the former Real Madrid player could even start on the bench.
THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION… WILL NEYMAR PLAY?
After generating huge expectations in Brazil’s first match against Morocco by appearing on the bench as the most talked-about spectator in New York/New Jersey, it has now been confirmed that Neymar, the team’s star, will also miss the match against Haiti due to not recovering from his injury.
According to reports, Neymar will remain at the team hotel. Will we see him against Scotland?
WITHOUT NEYMAR, WHO WILL START IN ATTACK?
Following the news of Neymar’s absence, Brazil is expected to stick with the same front three used against Morocco: Raphinha, Vinícius Jr., and Igor Thiago. Vinícius scored a stunning goal that salvaged a draw, while the other two left some doubts. Can they redeem themselves against the Caribbean side?
As impact options off the bench, Matheus Cunha and Luis Henrique are available, along with Danilo and Danilo Santos.
The option of Endrick, the highly anticipated young striker, could gain strength given that Haiti is, on paper, the weakest opponent. But it remains to be seen whether the young Lyon forward will get his chance.
