It will be revealed soon which 26 Brazilian players will compete for a sixth World Cup title at the 2026 World Cup!
The final lineup of the Brazilian team will be announced by Carlo Ancelotti next Monday (18th), and we can see some surprises!
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The final roster could be surprising due to recent injuries and the inconsistent form of some players.
Fighting for the third goalkeeper position
Al Nasr goalkeeper Bento has never been a unanimous fan favorite but his recent dip in form has put his position at risk, including a defeat in the final round of the Saudi league that prevented Cristiano Ronaldo’s club from winning the title.
Well, the third goalkeeper position may bring surprises, with Corinthians’ Hugo Souza and Nottingham Forest’s John both in contention.
However, four-time world champion and national team goalkeeping coach Taffarel chose to play down the matter when asked if that moment would influence his selection for this year’s World Cup call-up.
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“If a (mistake) was that bad, I don’t think I would ever go to the World Cup. He had a good season there and was consistent and we are tracking him,” he said in an interview ESPN.
Defense takes center stage
Eder Militao’s injury forced the coaching staff to look for alternatives on defense.
Although Thiago Silva was not called up by Carletto, Thiago Silva, who recently won the Portuguese League title with Porto, became a possible choice due to his experience and high-level performance.
Another name that may come up is Alessandro Ribeiro. The centre-back has been called up by Carlo Ancelotti and has received high praise from the coaching staff.
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Question mark in midfield
Danilo was called up toward the end of the World Cup cycle and has racked up so many points with the coaching staff that it couldn’t really be considered a “surprise” if he made the final roster.
But Lucas Paqueta has endured a very tumultuous World Cup cycle and is an outside contender for one of the 26 spots.
Although Paqueta did not have many statistics in the 25/26 season, his versatile image is deeply loved by the coaching staff.
The national team coach will even attend the match between Athletic and Flamengo in Brasilia this Sunday (17th).
Cruzeiro’s Gerson has improved a lot under Artur Jorge and is also being watched closely.
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offensive competition
There is uncertainty between front-runner Pedro and Joao Pedro.
The Chelsea striker has been involved in nearly the entire preparation cycle under Carlo Ancelotti.
However, Pedro has put in good results for Flamengo and is in direct competition for the spot.
On the wings, the coach will have to cope with Esteban’s absence.
The player was injured and physically unable to participate in the World Cup.
For his place, Rayan has been mentioned as a possible replacement, and the fact that he has been called up earlier in this cycle works in his favour.
Neymar’s situation
Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023, so his presence remains a question mark.
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In a recent interview with Reuters, Ancelotti denied any pressure to call up the player but did not rule out including Neymar in the squad.
“Obviously, for me it is not an easy decision. I have to weigh the pros and cons carefully. But it does not put pressure on me because, as I said, for a year we are evaluating not only Neymar but all players,” Carletto said.
Brazil national team preliminary list
goalkeeper
Defenders
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Alessandro Ribeiro (Lille)
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Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro)
midfield
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Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)
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Lucas Paqueta (Flamenco)
forward
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Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest)
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