🧐 What should Brazil's line-up be for the 1st post-World Cup friendly?
After the disappointment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is time to begin a new cycle in pursuit of a sixth title in 2030.For the friendlies against Australia...
After the disappointment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is time to begin a new cycle in pursuit of a sixth title in 2030.
For the friendlies against Australia and India, in September and October 2026, coach Carlo Ancelotti called up 26 players for the Brazil national team .
Although the squad includes many names who played in the tournament in Mexico , the United States, and Canada , the 67-year-old Italian has also called up some players who will have their first experience wearing the Yellow Jersey.
So now it's up to you: how would you line up the national team for the first post-World Cup friendly? Share your opinion in the comments!
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Otávio (Cruzeiro) and Pedro Morisco (Coritiba)
Defenders: Arthur Dias (Athletico-PR), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães ( Arsenal ), Jair ( Nottingham Forest ), Marquinhos ( PSG ), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Mauro Júnior (PSV), Vanderson ( Monaco ) and Vitor Reis ( Manchester City )
Midfielders: Andrey Santos ( Manchester United ), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz ( Juventus ), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos) and Martinelli (Fluminense)
Forwards: Endrick ( Real Madrid ), Estêvão ( Chelsea ), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha ( Barcelona ), Rayan ( Bournemouth ), Samuel Lino (Flamengo) and Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
Brazil will play three friendlies during the "Super FIFA window," which runs from September 21 to October 6, 2026.
09/25 (Friday) - 7 a.m. (Brasília time) - Australia vs Brazil - Queensland Country Bank Stadium, in Townsville
09/29 (Tuesday) - 7 a.m. (Brasília time) - Australia vs Brazil - Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane
10/03 (Saturday) - 11 a.m. (Brasília time) - India vs Brazil* - Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata
*First official match between the national teams
Still in 2026, Brazil will face Japan (11/14) and Singapore (11/17). Both friendlies will take place at the Singapore National Stadium.
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