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Brazil's Line-Up for the First Post-World Cup Friendly Matches

Following a disappointing run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil is starting fresh with an eye on securing a sixth title in 2030. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced a 26-player roster for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India scheduled for September and October 2026.

The squad features many veterans from the recent World Cup held across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. At the same time, several players will don the Yellow Jersey for the first time under the guidance of the 67-year-old Italian manager.

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With the new roster set, fans are invited to suggest how they would arrange Brazil’s starting eleven for these initial friendlies. Feel free to leave your lineup ideas in the comments section.

Selected Squad for Friendlies

  • 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 Friendly Match Schedule

  • September 25, 2026 (Friday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
  • September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
  • October 3, 2026 (Saturday) - 11 a.m. Brasília time: India vs Brazil at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata (first official match between the two nations)

Later in 2026, Brazil will also face Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17. Both matches will take place at the Singapore National Stadium.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. The original version is available in Portuguese.

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