Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA BRA · Group C · Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Five-time champions hunting a first title since 2002. Brazil arrive with Neymar's official No. 10 call-up and a generation led by Vinícius Jr. that finally matches the Seleção's historical attacking reputation. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Brazil travel with 26 players in Group C, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Brazil should top the group, but Morocco's 2022 semi-final pedigree makes the second fixture a real test before knockouts. Carlo Ancelotti leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Flexible 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 with aggressive wide play, inverted wingers cutting inside and full-backs providing width. Set pieces from corners remain a weapon against compact blocks.
Dominant CONMEBOL campaign. Brazil topped South American qualifying with the region's best attack, sending a signal before the draw placed them in a winnable Group C. 2022. quarter-finals (lost to Croatia on penalties); champions 2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, 1958. Neymar is on the FIFA sheet as NEYMAR JR (No. 10, Santos FC (BRA)), his fourth World Cup after the 2014 injury that sidelined him before the semi-final against Germany. FIFA's published shirt names include VINI JR., RAPHINHA, CUNHA and CASEMIRO among the 26 call-ups. 8 players were listed with English clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 A. BECKER (Liverpool FC (ENG)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. 2022 semi-finalists with elite organisation. Brazil must break a low block without overcommitting. Semi-finals minimum expectation for this squad; title run depends on defensive consistency vs UEFA giants.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | A. BECKER | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 2 | DF | WESLEY | AS Roma (ITA) |
| 3 | DF | GABRIEL | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | MARQUINHOS | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 5 | MF | CASEMIRO | Manchester United FC (ENG) |
| 6 | DF | ALEX SANDRO | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 7 | FW | VINI JR. | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 8 | MF | BRUNO G. | Newcastle United FC (ENG) |
| 9 | FW | CUNHA | Manchester United FC (ENG) |
| 10 | FW | NEYMAR JR | Santos FC (BRA) |
| 11 | FW | RAPHINHA | FC Barcelona (ESP) |
| 12 | GK | WEVERTON | Grêmio FBPA (BRA) |
| 13 | DF | DANILO | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 14 | DF | BREMER | Juventus FC (ITA) |
| 15 | DF | LEO PEREIRA | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 16 | DF | DOUGLAS SANTOS | FC Zenit St. Petersburg (RUS) |
| 17 | MF | FABINHO | Al Ittihad (KSA) |
| 18 | MF | DANILO S. | Botafogo (BRA) |
| 19 | FW | ENDRICK | Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) |
| 20 | MF | L. PAQUETA | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 21 | FW | L. HENRIQUE | FC Zenit St. Petersburg (RUS) |
| 22 | FW | MARTINELLI | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 23 | GK | EDERSON | Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) |
| 24 | DF | IBANEZ | Al Ahli FC (KSA) |
| 25 | FW | THIAGO | Brentford FC (ENG) |
| 26 | FW | RAYAN | AFC Bournemouth (ENG) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Seleção players did FIFA confirm for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil's five-time champions listed 26 players on 2026-06-03, with Carlo Ancelotti on the sheet. Group C pairs them with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, and shirt names such as VINI JR., RAPHINHA, CUNHA appear above with clubs.
Is Neymar in Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad?
Yes. FIFA's official list published 2026-06-03 includes Neymar as NEYMAR JR, shirt number 10, listed with Santos FC (BRA). He is part of Brazil's 26-man squad for Group C alongside Vinícius Jr., Raphinha and the rest of the call-ups on this page.
Who is Brazil's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Carlo Ancelotti (Italy) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Flexible 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 with aggressive wide play, inverted wingers cutting inside and full-backs providing width. Set pieces from corners remain a weapon against compact blocks.
Who does Brazil play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C. Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Brazil should top the group, but Morocco's 2022 semi-final pedigree makes the second fixture a real test before knockouts. 2022 semi-finalists with elite organisation. Brazil must break a low block without overcommitting.
Where is the full Brazil World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Brazil squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Brazil's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.