Latest Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup: Vinicius replaces Neymar.

On the morning of May 19th, the Brazilian national team finalized its 26-player roster. World Cup 2026, including Neymar. After a long absence, the striker born in 1992 returned to wear the yellow and green jersey to appear at the biggest football event on the planet.

The last time Neymar played for the Brazilian national team was against Uruguay in October 2023 during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In the most recent squad selection, coach Carlo Ancelotti did not call up Neymar. However, the Santos star was eventually recalled.

Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup

Neymar (34 years old) is one of the oldest players in the Brazilian squad, alongside Weverton (38), Alex Sandro (35), Danilo (34), and Casemiro (34). The Brazilian squad only has 4 players under 25 years old, the youngest of whom are Endrick and Rayan (19 years old).

Even though the squad list has been finalized, the Brazilian team still has the right to replace players in case of injury. Coach Ancelotti is allowed to choose from nine reserve players before the team plays its first match.

At the 2026 World Cup, Brazil is in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.All three matches for coach Carlo Ancelotti's team took place in the United States.

Brazil is the most successful team in World Cup history with 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). At the 2026 World Cup, Brazil qualified 5th in the South American region (8 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses). Brazil is currently ranked 6th in the FIFA rankings. In their most recent World Cup appearance, Brazil reached the quarter-finals and lost to Croatia on penalties.

List of Brazilian players by position

Brazil has 3 thủ môn The squad for the 2026 World Cup includes Alisson Becker, Ederson Moraes, and Weverton. Alisson is coach Ancelotti's preferred choice, while Ederson is also a high-quality backup option.

Brazilian national team defender The squad includes Gabriel Magalhaes, Bremer, Marquinhos, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Alex Sandro, and Wesley. Marquinhos is one of the most experienced defenders on the list, having recently won the Champions League with PSG. He will partner with Gabriel – one of Arsenal's best players of the season. Danilo and Alex Sandro bring experience on the flanks. Bremer, Wesley, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, and Douglas Santos give Brazil more options in defense, especially given the tournament's length and high frequency of matches.

Gland Brazilian midfielder The midfield consists of Fabinho, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Lucas Paqueta, and Neymar. This is a highly experienced midfield. Casemiro, Fabinho, Paqueta, and Bruno Guimaraes are strong and mobile players in the center of the field. However, the creativity of this midfield is questionable given Neymar's injury.

Brazil has the forward Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Rayan, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Igor Thiago, and Endrick. This group of players is characterized by their youthful energy. Speed ​​and dribbling ability are strengths of wing players like Vinicius, Raphinha, Martinelli, Rayan, and Matheus Cunha. Meanwhile, Igor Thiago and Endrick can alternate in the center forward position.

Who will be the coach of Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?

The coach of the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup is Carlo Ancelotti. Born in 1959 in Italy, he was a renowned midfielder before transitioning to coaching. During his playing career, Ancelotti played for Parma, Roma, and AC Milan, and was a member of Milan's highly successful generation of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Throughout his coaching career, Ancelotti has managed numerous major clubs such as Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Everton. He is renowned for his ability to manage the dressing room, work with star players, and maintain stability in high-pressure teams.

Carlo Ancelotti's greatest achievement at club level is his success in the Champions League. He is one of the most successful coaches in the tournament's history, having won it with both AC Milan and Real Madrid. In addition, Ancelotti has also won national championships in many major European football leagues.

Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed head coach of the Brazilian national team after a long stint at club level. At the 2026 World Cup, his task is to lead a team with many attacking stars, while also helping Brazil regain its former dominance in the tournament.

Brazil's star to watch at the 2026 World Cup

Vinicius Junior is one of the most notable stars in the Brazilian squad. The Real Madrid forward possesses speed, technique, and the ability to create breakthroughs in one-on-one situations. In the Selecao, Vinicius Junior is a player who can make a difference in big matches.

Neymar currently plays for Santos after a long period battling injuries. He has been one of the biggest names in Brazilian football for over a decade. Neymar is notable for his individual technique, international experience, and significant influence on Brazilian fans. However, his physical condition and form remain a major question mark.

Barcelona's Raphinha is a key figure in the attack thanks to his ability to play on the wing, his wide range of movement, and his direct involvement in attacking plays. In Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup, Raphinha is one of the players who could compete for a starting spot up front.

Brazil's match schedule

According to the World Cup 2026 schedule According to official updates on the FIFA website, Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in the group stage. Prior to that, the team will play two friendly matches against Panama and Egypt.

June 1st - 4 AM: Brazil vs Panama (friendly).

June 7th - 3 AM: Brazil vs Egypt (friendly).

June 14th - 5 AM: Brazil vs Morocco (group stage).

June 20th - 7:30 AM: Brazil vs Haiti (group stage).

June 25th - 5 AM: Scotland vs Brazil (group stage).

The Brazil squad list for the 2026 World Cup will continue to be updated as changes occur to players, coaches, the number of players, or the match schedule. VTC News will provide quick updates. List of players for the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup., notable stars and the latest schedule.