Brazil 2026 World Cup Squad and Players to Watch - Rio & Learn
Explore Brazil’s confirmed 2026 World Cup squad, Neymar’s return, key players, Ancelotti’s choices, injury absences, predicted lineup, and tournament outlook.
rioandlearn.comThe 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 contending for spots. A back line features Marquinhos, Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Gabriel Magalhães at the back. 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 returning from injuries. 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.