The World Cup is edging closer, with countries confirming their final squads for this summer. Brazil will be thought of as one of the favourites for this summer’s competition. Looking ahead to the competition, we look at the Brazil predicted lineup for the 2026 World Cup, ahead of their opening match with Morocco on June 13.
Brazil Predicted Lineup for 2026 World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti Makes Controversial Choices
Ancelotti had previously said he “will only call up players who are physically ready” to compete at the highest level. When he made the announcement, the Brazil boss gave a huge vote of confidence for 34-year-old Neymar, confirming he had made the final 26.
The Italian manager confirmed Thiago Silva, Estevao, and Chelsea attacker Joao Pedro had not made the squad. The squad confirmation certainly got the masses talking, but Ancelotti made his choices.
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The final Brazil squad was confirmed as:
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos, Wesley
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Lucas Paqueta
Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Raphinha, Rayan, Vinicius Jr
Brazil Predicted Lineup
Alisson, Santos, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Wesley, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Martinelli, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr, Cunha
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Brazil Hopes for 2026 World Cup
Ancelotti recently spoke to The Guardian about his feelings ahead of the World Cup:
“I’m not obsessed with winning,” Ancelotti says. “What I have is a passion for enjoying the moments that football has given me. I’m not obsessed with winning the World Cup, but I have the pleasure and passion to enjoy the moment I’m living in, leading the most important national team in the world.”
The Italian manager also spoke about the importance of Vinicius:
“Look, the responsibility he carries for Brazil is huge, especially recently,” Ancelotti says. “This responsibility can be a burden for him. Our job in the national team is to take some of that weight off his shoulders so he can play with joy, energy and all the qualities he possesses.
“I see Vinícius as I saw him at Real Madrid: a spectacular player and a spectacular person who can win a match on his own. He’ll be very important for Brazil at the World Cup. But being the No 1? The star player? We don’t need a No 1. We can’t focus everything on just one player. We must think as a team. That’s the only way to win the World Cup.”
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