Brazil Unveils Squad for Upcoming Friendlies Against India and Australia

Brazil's Squad Announcement

Brazil has revealed a 26-player roster featuring notable talents such as Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Marquinhos for their upcoming friendly matches against India and Australia.

Schedule of Friendly Matches

The Brazilian team is set to compete against Australia on September 25 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. They will meet the Australians again on September 29 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Following these matches, Brazil will play against India for the first time on October 3 at 7:30 PM IST, taking place at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Coach Ancelotti's Player Selection

Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the selection of 26 players on Wednesday for Brazil's initial matches post-World Cup. Out of these, ten players are currently active in Brazilian leagues. The announcement was made at the Brazilian Football Confederation's headquarters in Rio, where he also held a press conference.

Brazil's Recent World Cup Journey

In the recent FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil reached the round of 16 but faced elimination after a defeat to Norway. The five-time champions have not secured the trophy since their last victory in 2002.

Squad Breakdown for Friendlies

Goalkeepers

Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba), Otavio (Cruzeiro)

Defenders

Arthur Dias (Athletico-PR), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Jair (Nottingham Forest), Marquinhos (PSG), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Mauro Junior (PSV Eindhoven), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (Rome)

Midfielders

Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Forwards

Endrick (Real Madrid), Stephen (Chelsea), John Peter (Chelsea), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).