Brazil World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The Brazil World Cup Squad 2026 is into the Round of 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s five-time champions won Group C, then survived a scare to beat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32, and now face Erling Haaland’s Norway on Sunday, July 5 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner sent the Seleção through in Houston.
Ancelotti’s 26-man roster carries real star power. Neymar returned for a fourth World Cup after a long ACL layoff, right-back Wesley was ruled out injured and replaced by Atalanta midfielder Éderson, and Marquinhos and Casemiro share the captaincy. Vinícius Júnior leads the team’s scoring with four group-stage goals.
Brazil are playing a record 23rd straight World Cup, the only nation to feature in every edition since 1930. Below is the full roster, the latest results, key players, and Brazil’s route through the knockout stage.
Brazil World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Alisson Becker | Liverpool | 33 | 75 | 0 |
| GK | Ederson | Fenerbahçe | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| GK | Weverton | Grêmio | 37 | 11 | 0 |
| DF | Marquinhos (C) | PSG | 31 | 99 | 7 |
| DF | Gabriel Magalhães | Arsenal | 28 | 25 | 1 |
| DF | Bremer | Juventus | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| DF | Alex Sandro | Flamengo | 35 | 38 | 1 |
| DF | Danilo | Flamengo | 34 | 65 | 1 |
| DF | Douglas Santos | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 32 | 7 | 0 |
| DF | Léo Pereira | Flamengo | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| DF | Roger Ibañez | Al-Ahli | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| MF | Casemiro (C) | Manchester United | 34 | 80 | 9 |
| MF | Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | 28 | 35 | 4 |
| MF | Lucas Paquetá | Flamengo | 28 | 51 | 11 |
| MF | Fabinho | Al-Ittihad | 32 | 32 | 1 |
| MF | Éderson | Atalanta | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | Danilo Santos | Botafogo | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| FW | Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid | 25 | 41 | 7 |
| FW | Raphinha | Barcelona | 29 | 33 | 12 |
| FW | Neymar | Santos | 34 | 128 | 79 |
| FW | Matheus Cunha | Manchester United | 27 | 19 | 4 |
| FW | Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 24 | 18 | 4 |
| FW | Endrick | Lyon | 19 | 14 | 4 |
| FW | Igor Thiago | Brentford | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| FW | Luiz Henrique | Zenit Saint Petersburg | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| FW | Rayan | Bournemouth | 19 | 2 | 1 |
(C) = co-captain. Caps and goals are pre-tournament figures. Éderson (Atalanta) replaced the injured Wesley.
For all 48 team announcement dates, see our World Cup 2026 squads tracker.
Brazil World Cup Squad 2026: Quick Stats
- Average age: around 28 years
- Most-capped player: Neymar (128 caps)
- Top scorer in the squad: Neymar (79 goals, Brazil’s all-time record)
- Premier League players: 8 (Alisson, Gabriel Magalhães, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Rayan)
- Flamengo players: 4 (Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Lucas Paquetá)
- Youngest players: Endrick and Rayan (both 19)
- Oldest player: Weverton (37)
Key Players to Watch
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid). Brazil’s standout of the group stage with four goals, including a brace against Scotland. The 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up is the Seleção’s main threat heading deeper into the knockout stage.
Neymar (Santos). Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, back from a long ACL recovery in what is likely his final World Cup. His experience off the bench gives Ancelotti a game-changer in tight knockout ties.
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal). The super-sub who won the Japan tie with a 96th-minute strike. His pace off the bench makes him a decisive knockout weapon.
Casemiro and Marquinhos. The co-captains anchor the spine, Marquinhos at centre-back and Casemiro shielding the defence. Casemiro also headed the equaliser against Japan.
Raphinha (Barcelona). Brazil’s top scorer in qualifying picked up a hamstring injury against Haiti, leaving his sharpness a question mark, with teenager Rayan able to deputise on the right.
Brazil World Cup 2026 Results and Next Match
| Date | Round | Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Group C | Brazil vs Morocco | 1-1 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| June 19 | Group C | Brazil vs Haiti | 3-0 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| June 24 | Group C | Scotland vs Brazil | 0-3 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| June 29 | Round of 32 | Brazil vs Japan | 2-1 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| July 5 | Round of 16 | Brazil vs Norway | TBD | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
Brazil won Group C with seven points, then edged Japan 2-1 in Houston. Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead, Casemiro headed the equaliser, and substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck in the 96th minute to win it.
Next up are Norway, who beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the Round of 32 thanks to a late Erling Haaland goal. Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 5 at MetLife Stadium, and the winner advances to the quarterfinals against Mexico or England.
How Brazil Qualified for World Cup 2026
Brazil endured their toughest qualifying campaign in memory, finishing 5th in the South American group with 28 points. Three coaches (Ramon Menezes, Fernando Diniz, and Dorival Júnior) passed through the dugout before Ancelotti arrived, with Dorival sacked after a 4-1 loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Ancelotti took charge in May 2025 and secured qualification a month later with a 1-0 win over Paraguay, settled by a Vinícius Júnior goal. Argentina ran away with the CONMEBOL standings, while the Seleção edged through ahead of the chasing pack.
Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti, 66, took the Brazil job in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid, becoming the first non-Brazilian to coach the Seleção at a World Cup. One of the game’s most decorated managers, he has won five Champions League titles and league crowns in five different countries.
His preferred shape is a 4-3-3. Brazil’s strongest lineup features Alisson in goal, a back four of Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Alex Sandro, a midfield of Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá, and an attack of Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, and a right winger, with Rayan an option while Raphinha recovers.
Group C Final Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Brazil and Morocco both advanced, with the Seleção taking top spot on goal difference. Scotland finished third and Haiti, back at a World Cup for the first time since 1974, went out without a point. Morocco’s run to the 2022 semi-finals made Group C tougher than it looked on paper.
FAQ about Brazil World Cup Squad 2026
Did Brazil win Group C at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Brazil topped Group C with seven points, drawing 1-1 with Morocco and beating Haiti and Scotland 3-0 each. They finished ahead of Morocco on goal difference, and both teams advanced.
Did Brazil beat Japan in the Round of 32?
Yes. Brazil won 2-1 on June 29 in Houston. Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead, Casemiro equalised with a header, and substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a 96th-minute winner to send the Seleção into the Round of 16.
Who does Brazil play in the Round of 16?
Brazil face Norway on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, kickoff 4 p.m. ET. Norway beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the Round of 32. The winner advances to the quarterfinals against Mexico or England.
Is Neymar in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad?
Yes. Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in the final 26 after a long absence following an ACL injury. The 34-year-old Santos forward is playing his fourth World Cup and made his tournament debut off the bench against Scotland.
Who is Brazil’s captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Marquinhos and Casemiro share the captaincy as co-captains. Marquinhos leads the defence and Casemiro leads from midfield.
Who was left out of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad?
Notable omissions include Thiago Silva, João Pedro, Rodrygo, Richarlison, and Gabriel Jesus. Right-back Wesley was originally selected but withdrew injured and was replaced by Atalanta midfielder Éderson.
Who is Brazil’s head coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Carlo Ancelotti, the 66-year-old Italian, manages Brazil. He took over in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and is the first non-Brazilian to coach Brazil at a World Cup.
How many Premier League players are in Brazil’s 2026 squad?
Eight: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Casemiro (Manchester United), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), and Rayan (Bournemouth).
Who is the youngest player in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad?
Endrick and Rayan are both 19. Endrick is on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid, and Rayan plays for Bournemouth. Both are first-time World Cup squad members.
Has Brazil won the World Cup before?
Yes, a record five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Brazil is the most successful nation in World Cup history and the only team to play in every edition.
The Brazil World Cup Squad 2026 looks built for a deep run in North America. Ancelotti has blended Champions League winners like Marquinhos, Vinícius Júnior, and Alisson with a returning Neymar and rising talents in Endrick and Rayan, and the defence already looks sturdier than the side Croatia knocked out on penalties in 2022.
With Erling Haaland’s Norway standing between them and the quarterfinals, and Vinícius Júnior in red-hot form, the road toward a record sixth title is open.
Win on July 5 and the five-time champions move a step closer to ending their 24-year wait on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
