Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad: Full 26-Player Roster Under Ancelotti

Brazil is going to the World Cup. As of May 29, 2026, Carlo Ancelotti's 26-player squad has been named, camp is underway, and Group C starts in two weeks. The Seleção Brasileira announced the official roster on May 18 . This is the complete squad — every player, their club, national-team form over the last 12 months, and a clear picture of what lies ahead.

One question hangs over everything: Neymar (as of May 29, 2026).

The Neymar situation

Neymar is in the squad. He has 314 NT minutes across 4 appearances in the last 12 months. But a calf injury makes him unlikely to be fit for the opener against Morocco . The CBF is considering excluding him entirely if he does not recover in time (as of May 29, 2026).

Casemiro has said that even injured, Neymar can still be Brazil's "protagonist" at the tournament (as of May 29, 2026). The camp at Granja Comary in Teresópolis will determine his fate. For now, he is on the list. Whether he stays is a day-by-day call.

The full 26-player roster

Below is every player in the squad. NT stats cover national-team appearances over the last 12 months. Club stats cover the same 12-month window.

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Who runs this squad

Bruno Guimarães is the engine. He leads the midfield with 1619 NT minutes and 21 appearances in the last year — more than any other midfielder in this squad. He adds 4 assists. At club level with Newcastle, 9 goals and 7 assists across 3412 minutes. He covers ground, links play, and scores from deep. This is Ancelotti's pivot (as of May 29, 2026).

Vinícius Júnior is the headline. Three NT goals, 1230 minutes, but his club form tells the real story: 23 goals and 11 assists in 4711 minutes at Real Madrid. He is the most dangerous attacker Brazil has (as of May 29, 2026).

Raphinha complements him. Five NT goals in 14 caps over the past year. At Barcelona, 21 goals in just 2290 club minutes — a goal roughly every 109 minutes. That is elite production (as of May 29, 2026).

Marquinhos anchors the back line. Twenty NT appearances, 1723 minutes. No other defender comes close in terms of national-team involvement. He is the captain in all but armband (as of May 29, 2026).

Late arrivals and camp logistics

The squad was scheduled to report to Granja Comary in Teresópolis for medical exams on May 27. Three confirmed absences from the initial gathering: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Gabriel Martinelli, all due to Champions League final commitments. They will join the delegation directly in New Jersey .

Brazil plays a farewell friendly against Panama on June 1 at the Maracanã, then a second preparatory match against Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland . After that, the real thing starts.

Recent form: Five wins, three losses

Brazil's last 10 matches tell a mixed story: 5 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses. They scored 18 and conceded 8 (as of May 29, 2026).

The highs: a 5-0 away win against South Korea, a 3-0 home win over Chile, and a 3-1 home win against Croatia in April. The lows: a 1-0 away loss to Bolivia, a 3-2 away loss to Japan, and a 1-2 home defeat to France in March. That France loss is the most recent blemish. Brazil beat Croatia after it, but the defensive questions remain.

Five wins and three losses is not the form of a team that dominates. It is the form of a team that can beat anyone and lose to anyone. Ancelotti's challenge is to fix the second part before June 13.

Group C schedule

Brazil's group includes Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

Three matches, three different stadiums, three different US cities across the East Coast. The opener against Morocco is the toughest draw. Morocco reached the 2022 World Cup semifinals. Haiti and Scotland present different challenges, but Morocco on day one sets the tone.

Follow the Seleção Brasileira squad page for daily updates on every player's minutes, form, and availability as the tournament approaches.

What is Brazil's World Cup 2026 group?

Brazil are in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. They open against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, face Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia, and close the group stage against Scotland on June 24 in Miami Gardens .

Who are the key players in Brazil's squad?

Bruno Guimarães leads the midfield with 1619 NT minutes and 4 assists over the last 12 months. Vinícius Júnior has 23 club goals for Real Madrid in the same window. Raphinha has 5 NT goals in 14 appearances and 21 club goals at Barcelona. Marquinhos has more NT minutes than any other defender in the squad at 1723 (as of May 29, 2026).

How many players did Brazil call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Ancelotti named a 26-player squad, announced on May 18, 2026 . The roster includes three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and nine forwards.

What is Neymar's injury status for the World Cup?

Neymar is named in the 26 but has a calf injury that makes him unlikely to be fit for the opener against Morocco . Brazil is considering excluding him from the squad entirely if he does not recover in time . He has played only 314 NT minutes in the last 12 months across 4 appearances (as of May 29, 2026).

When does Brazil play their first World Cup 2026 match?

Brazil open Group C on June 13 against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford . Before that, they play friendlies against Panama on June 1 at the Maracanã and against Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland.

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