Latest News About Brazil World Cup squad

Updated 2026-06-18 00:42

The Brazil 2026 World Cup squad finalized by Carlo Ancelotti includes Neymar as attacker, Vinícius Júnior as attacker, and Raphinha as attacker in forward roles; goalkeepers include Alisson, Ederson, and Weverton battling for the number one jersey. A back line features Marquinhos, Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Gabriel Magalhães in defense. Midfielders include Bruno Guimarães, Fabinho, and Danilo Santos in midfield. The 26-man list was officially submitted in late May, with Neymar returning at age 34 after previous injuries making a comeback. Several notable omissions were noted, including Joao Pedro, Richarlison, Savinho, Gabriel Jesus, Andrey Santos, and Thiago Silva omitted. Some sources highlight Brazil as having one of the strongest squads and a real World Cup bid for glory.

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