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Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup: All players, captain, shirt numbers and Carlo Ancelotti's coaching staff
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Carlo Ancelotti has named his provisional Brazil squad for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which he hopes will deliver a sixth world title for the South American nation.
Brazil are one of the favourites for the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 18, having lifted the trophy back in 1994, the last time the World Cup was hosted in the US.
The challenge will be tougher this time with an increased competition of 48 teams, originally divided into 12 groups, with Brazil in Group C with Scotland, Haiti, and Morocco.
Ancelotti has included the legendary Neymar in his squad, who will play at his fourth World Cup, joining other big names such as Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Casemiro and Alisson. PSG's Marquinhos will captain the team.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro and experienced defender Thiago Silva have been left out of the Brazil squad, who will begin their tournament on June 13 against Morocco in New Jersey.
Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup
All squads are provisional until FIFA announces the final list of 26 players, following the submission of applications by participating teams, on June 2, 2026.
| Shirt Number | Position | Player |
| 1 | Goalkeeper | Alisson (Liverpool) |
| 2 | Defender | Wesley (Roma) |
| 3 | Defender | Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) |
| 4 | Defender | Marquinhos (PSG) / Captain |
| 5 | Midfielder | Casemiro (Manchester United) |
| 6 | Defender | Alex Sandro (Flamengo) |
| 7 | Forward | Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) |
| 8 | Midfielder | Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) |
| 9 | Forward | Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) |
| 10 | Forward | Neymar (Santos) |
| 11 | Forward | Raphinha (Barcelona) |
| 12 | Goalkeeper | Weverton (Grêmio) |
| 13 | Defender | Danilo (Flamengo) |
| 14 | Defender | Bremer (Juventus) |
| 15 | Defender | Léo Pereira (Flamengo) |
| 16 | Defender | Douglas Santos (Zenit) |
| 17 | Midfielder | Fabinho (Al Ittihad) |
| 18 | Midfielder | Danilo (Botafogo) |
| 19 | Forward | Endrick (Lyon / Real Madrid) |
| 20 | Midfielder | Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo) |
| 21 | Forward | Luiz Henrique (Zenit) |
| 22 | Forward | Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) |
| 23 | Goalkeeper | Ederson (Fenerbahçe) |
| 24 | Defender | Roger Ibáñez (Al Ahli) |
| 25 | Forward | Igor Thiago (Brentford) |
| 26 | Forward | Rayan (Bournemouth) |
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Brazil coaching staff for 2026 World Cup
This is the Brazil coaching staff for the 2026 World Cup:
| Name | Role |
| Carlo Ancelotti | Head Coach |
| Paul Clement | Assistant Coach |
| Francesco Mauri | Assistant Coach |
| Davide Ancelotti | Assistant Coach |
| Claudio Taffarel | Goalkeeping Coach |
| Marquinhos | Goalkeeping Coach |
| Mino Fulco | Fitness Coach |
| Simone Montanaro | Head Analyst |
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