Brazil's Line-up Options for the First Post-World Cup Friendlies

Starting Fresh After the 2026 World Cup

Following a disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil begins a new chapter aiming for their sixth title in 2030. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up 26 players for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India scheduled for September and October 2026.

The roster mixes veterans who featured in the recent tournament across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, along with newcomers eager to debut in the iconic Yellow Jersey under the guidance of the 67-year-old Italian manager.

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With the squad announced, the question is how you would line up the national team for this first post-World Cup friendly. Feel free to share your preferred formation and picks in the comments!

Called-up Squad

• Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Otávio (Cruzeiro), 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), Vitor Reis (Manchester City)
• Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos), Martinelli (Fluminense)
• Forwards: Endrick (Real Madrid), Estêvão (Chelsea), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

Upcoming Fixtures for Brazil

Brazil will contest three friendlies during the Super FIFA window between September 21 and October 6, 2026.

• 09/25 (Friday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
• 09/29 (Tuesday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
• 10/03 (Saturday) - 11 a.m. Brasília time: India vs Brazil at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata (First official match between these two nations)

Later in 2026, Brazil will face Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17, both matches scheduled at the Singapore National Stadium.