Brazil at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 5th |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Manager | Carlo Ancelotti |
| Captain | Marquinhos |
| Nickname | Seleção Canarinho |
| World Cup Titles | 5 (5 times) |
| World Cup Appearances | 23 |
| Best Finish | Champions (5 times) |
| 2022 World Cup | Quarterfinals — lost to Croatia on pens |
| 2026 Group | Group C (Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland) |
Team photo coming soon
Group C standings
Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
ScotlandGroup stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinícius Júnior | FW | 25 | Real Madrid | 45+ | 20+ goals, 8+ assists (La Liga) |
| Raphinha | FW | 29 | Barcelona | 35+ | 14 goals, 5 assists (all comps) |
| Marquinhos (C) | DF | 32 | PSG | 90+ | UCL champion 2024-25 |
| Bruno Guimarães | MF | 28 | Newcastle | 35+ | 9 goals (Premier League) |
| Estêvão | FW | 19 | Chelsea | 10+ | Breakthrough season |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Brazil win Group C | Group F runner-up | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| If Brazil finish 2nd | Group F winner (likely Netherlands) | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
Tactical approach
Under Ancelotti, Brazil play a 4-2-4 — Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães in midfield, with Vinícius Jr, Raphinha, Estêvão and a rotating fourth attacker in a fluid front line. The system prioritises attacking transitions and individual quality. Main weakness: full-back positions, where Militão (out of position) and Alex Sandro (aging) are stopgap solutions.
Argentina
Spain
France
England
Germany
Portugal
Netherlands
Mexico
USA