Team Overview

The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in men's international football and competes under CONMEBOL. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group C.

Brazil has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 22 times. Their best World Cup finish is Winner. On this page, Brazil is listed at 5th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 1st.

Brazil Standings & Ranking Snapshot

2026 World Cup Qualification Qualified
World Cup Group Group C (Confirmed)
Major Honors World Cup titles: 5; best World Cup result: Winner
Current FIFA Men's Ranking 5th
Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking 1st
Group C Schedule

Brazil Fixtures & Results

June 13 • 22:00 UTC Group C
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June 20 • 01:00 UTC Group C
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HaitiHaiti
June 24 • 22:00 UTC Group C
ScotlandScotland
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Current Squad

Brazil 2026 Squad List

Goalkeepers
John Victor player card
1 GK #1

John Victor

Brazil flag Brazil
Age30
Caps0
Goals0
ClubNottingham Forest
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Bento player card
1 GK #12

Bento

Brazil flag Brazil
Age26
Caps6
Goals0
ClubAl-Nassr
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Ederson player card
1 GK #23

Ederson

Brazil flag Brazil
Age32
Caps30
Goals0
ClubFenerbahçe
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Defenders
Éder Militão player card
2 DF #2

Éder Militão

Brazil flag Brazil
Age28
Caps38
Goals2
ClubReal Madrid
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Marquinhos player card
2 DF #4

Marquinhos

Brazil flag Brazil
Age31
Caps103
Goals7
ClubParis Saint-Germain
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Alex Sandro player card
2 DF #6

Alex Sandro

Brazil flag Brazil
Age35
Caps43
Goals2
ClubFlamengo
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Danilo player card
2 DF #13

Danilo

Brazil flag Brazil
Age34
Caps67
Goals1
ClubFlamengo
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Wesley player card
2 DF #14

Wesley

Brazil flag Brazil
Age22
Caps5
Goals0
ClubRoma
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Fabrício Bruno player card
2 DF #15

Fabrício Bruno

Brazil flag Brazil
Age30
Caps6
Goals0
ClubCruzeiro
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Caio Henrique player card
2 DF #16

Caio Henrique

Brazil flag Brazil
Age28
Caps5
Goals0
ClubMonaco [ b ]
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Luciano Juba player card
2 DF #24

Luciano Juba

Brazil flag Brazil
Age26
Caps0
Goals0
ClubBahia
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Paulo Henrique player card
2 DF #25

Paulo Henrique

Brazil flag Brazil
Age29
Caps2
Goals1
ClubVasco da Gama
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Midfielders
Casemiro player card
3 MF #5

Casemiro

Brazil flag Brazil
Age34
Caps82
Goals8
ClubManchester United
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Bruno Guimarães player card
3 MF #8

Bruno Guimarães

Brazil flag Brazil
Age28
Caps41
Goals2
ClubNewcastle United
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Lucas Paquetá player card
3 MF #11

Lucas Paquetá

Brazil flag Brazil
Age28
Caps61
Goals12
ClubFlamengo
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Fabinho player card
3 MF #17

Fabinho

Brazil flag Brazil
Age32
Caps30
Goals0
ClubAl-Ittihad
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Andrey Santos player card
3 MF #18

Andrey Santos

Brazil flag Brazil
Age21
Caps4
Goals0
ClubChelsea
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Forwards
Vinícius Júnior player card
4 FW #7

Vinícius Júnior

Brazil flag Brazil
Age25
Caps45
Goals8
ClubReal Madrid
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Richarlison player card
4 FW #9

Richarlison

Brazil flag Brazil
Age28
Caps54
Goals20
ClubTottenham Hotspur
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Rodrygo player card
4 FW #10

Rodrygo

Brazil flag Brazil
Age25
Caps37
Goals9
ClubReal Madrid
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Luiz Henrique player card
4 FW #19

Luiz Henrique

Brazil flag Brazil
Age25
Caps11
Goals2
ClubZenit Saint Petersburg
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Estêvão player card
4 FW #20

Estêvão

Brazil flag Brazil
Age18
Caps11
Goals5
ClubChelsea
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Matheus Cunha player card
4 FW #21

Matheus Cunha

Brazil flag Brazil
Age26
Caps19
Goals1
ClubManchester United
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João Pedro player card
4 FW #22

João Pedro

Brazil flag Brazil
Age24
Caps6
Goals0
ClubChelsea
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Vitor Roque player card
4 FW #26

Vitor Roque

Brazil flag Brazil
Age21
Caps2
Goals0
ClubPalmeiras
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Head Coach
Carlo Ancelotti head coach card
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Carlo Ancelotti

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RoleHead Coach
StatusCurrent
TeamBrazil
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Brazil Squad Outlook & Tactics

Under head coach Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.

Playing Style

Brazil usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.

Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Team Facts

  • Group C for the 2026 World Cup
  • World Cup appearances: 22
  • Best World Cup result: Winner

Brazil Probable Lineup (4-3-3)

Brazil is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.

Position Likely Option
GK John Victor
Defenders Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Danilo
Midfielders Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá
Attackers Vinícius Júnior, Richarlison, Rodrygo

Brazil Team Kits (2026 Cycle)

Brazil's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Nike. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.

Kit Design Details

  • Home Kit: A clean match-day look built around Brazil's core football colors.
  • Away Kit: An alternate design for clear visual contrast in tournament fixtures.
  • Third Kit: A modern extra option used in selected matches across the cycle.
  • Goalkeeper Kit: A high-visibility design to support command and quick reactions.
Brazil Home Kit preview

Home Kit

Brazil Away Kit preview

Away Kit

Brazil Third Kit preview

Third Kit

Brazil Goalkeeper Kit preview

Goalkeeper Kit

Brazil 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook

Current cycle context: Brazil competes under CONMEBOL and is currently mapped to Group C for the 2026.

Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.

Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.

Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 5th and major-honors summary is World Cup titles: 5; best World Cup result: Winner.

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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brazil has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group C on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

Carlo Ancelotti is listed as the head coach of Brazil for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.

On this page, Brazil is shown at 5th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 1st.