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
Full roster and player list for Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Official 26-man squads will be announced in late May 2026. The roster below is projected based on Carlo Ancelotti's most recent call-ups and is subject to change.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquinhos (C) | PSG | 32 | 90+ | 7 |
| Éder Militão | Real Madrid | 28 | 35+ | 0 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | Arsenal | 28 | 15+ | 0 |
| Bremer | Juventus | 29 | 10+ | 0 |
| Alex Sandro | Flamengo | 35 | 40+ | 0 |
| Vanderson | Monaco | 24 | 10+ | 0 |
| Caio Henrique | Monaco | 27 | 5+ | 0 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casemiro | Manchester United | 34 | 75+ | 1 |
| Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | 28 | 35+ | 5 |
| Lucas Paquetá | West Ham | 28 | 55+ | 2 |
| Gerson | Flamengo | 28 | 15+ | 0 |
| Danilo | Botafogo | 25 | 5+ | 0 |
| Gabriel Sara | Galatasaray | 25 | 5+ | 0 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid | 25 | 45+ | 8 |
| Raphinha | Barcelona | 29 | 35+ | 8 |
| Estêvão | Chelsea | 19 | 10+ | 3 |
| Savinho | Manchester City | 21 | 10+ | 0 |
| Igor Thiago | Brentford | 23 | 5+ | 0 |
| Endrick | Lyon | 19 | 10+ | 1 |
Notable absentees
Rodrygo (Real Madrid) — ruled out with a knee injury requiring up to 6 months of recovery.
Neymar — left out of Ancelotti's most recent squad. Inclusion uncertain due to injuries and form.
Squad profile
Squad overview
| Squad Size | 26 (projected) |
| Average Age | 27.2 |
| Total International Caps | 850+ |
| Most Capped Player | Marquinhos (90+) |
| Players Based in Europe | 20 |
| Players Based in South America | 6 |
| Players in Top 5 Leagues | 16 |
| Debutants (< 5 caps) | 3 |
Players by position
| Goalkeepers | 3 |
| Defenders | 7 |
| Midfielders | 6 |
| Forwards | 6 |
| Total | 22 (projected — official 26 TBA) |
Squad age distribution
| Age Group | Count | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Under 23 | 4 | Estêvão (19), Endrick (19), Savinho (21), Igor Thiago (23) |
| 23–27 | 8 | Vanderson, Caio Henrique, Danilo, Gabriel Sara, Bento, Gabriel Magalhães, Gerson, Lucas Paquetá |
| 28–31 | 7 | Marquinhos, Éder Militão, Bruno Guimarães, Bremer, Raphinha, Vinícius Jr, Ederson |
| 32+ | 3 | Alisson (33), Casemiro (34), Alex Sandro (35) |
Players by club league
| League | Players |
|---|---|
| Premier League (England) | 7 |
| La Liga (Spain) | 2 |
| Ligue 1 (France) | 2 |
| Serie A (Italy) | 1 |
| Ligue 1 / Monaco | 2 |
| Brasileirão | 4 |
| Other (Turkey, Saudi) | 2 |
Brazil
Argentina
Spain
France
England
Germany
Portugal
Netherlands
Mexico
USA