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Carlo Ancelotti’s Official Brazil Squad For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti begins his first World Cup journey with Brazil led by Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, and the possible return of Neymar.
Carlo Ancelotti begins a new era with Brazil
The national team of Brazil has officially started preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Seleção will once again enter the tournament as one of the biggest favorites under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti.
The legendary Italian manager will coach Brazil in his first-ever World Cup and will carry the responsibility of returning the nation to the top of world football after more than two decades without lifting the trophy since Korea-Japan 2002.
Led by stars such as Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Bruno Guimarães, and with major questions surrounding the physical condition of Neymar, Brazil hopes to capture what would be its sixth World Cup title.
Brazil’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
Alisson — Liverpool (Premier League)
Ederson — Fenerbahçe (Süper Lig)
Weverton — Grêmio (Brasileirão)
Defenders
Alex Sandro — Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Bremer — Juventus (Serie A)
Danilo — Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Douglas Santos — Zenit (Russian Premier League)
Gabriel Magalhães — Arsenal (Premier League)
Ibañez — Al Ahli (Saudi Pro League)
Léo Pereira — Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Marquinhos — PSG (Ligue 1)
Wesley — Roma (Serie A)
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães — Newcastle United (Premier League)
Casemiro — Manchester United (Premier League)
Danilo — Botafogo (Brasileirão)
Fabinho — Al Ittihad (Saudi Pro League)
Lucas Paquetá — Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Forwards
Endrick — Lyon (Ligue 1)
Gabriel Martinelli — Arsenal (Premier League)
Igor Thiago — Brentford (Premier League)
Luiz Henrique — Zenit (Russian Premier League)
Matheus Cunha — Manchester United (Premier League)
Neymar — Santos (Brasileirão)
Raphinha — Barcelona (LaLiga)
Rayan — Bournemouth (Premier League)
Vinicius Júnior — Real Madrid (LaLiga)
Head Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
Player To Watch
Even with Brazil filled with stars, the player attracting the most attention is clearly Vinicius Jr.. The Real Madrid superstar will be the main attacking reference for the national team and the face of a new generation dreaming of bringing Brazil back to the top of world football.
After establishing himself as one of the most decisive footballers on the planet, Vinicius enters the 2026 World Cup as the centerpiece of Carlo Ancelotti’s project.
Neymar remains part of Brazil’s World Cup plans
One of the biggest stories surrounding this preliminary squad is the inclusion of Neymar, who continues fighting to recover his best physical condition after several difficult months dealing with injuries.
Although there is still uncertainty regarding his fitness ahead of the tournament, Carlo Ancelotti decided to keep Neymar involved in the preliminary plans, understanding that he remains one of the most important players in modern Brazilian football history.
The last time Brazil lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy was in 2002, an incredibly long wait for the most successful nation in tournament history.
Now, with Carlo Ancelotti leading from the sidelines and a generation full of elite talent spread across the biggest leagues in the world, the Seleção enters the 2026 World Cup convinced it has everything necessary to seriously compete for football’s ultimate prize once again.
