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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with some disappointment for Brazil, but now the focus shifts to building a fresh squad aimed at winning a sixth title in 2030. For the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India in late September and early October 2026, coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected 26 players to represent the national team.

While many of these players featured in the World Cup held across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, the 67-year-old Italian coach also introduced several newcomers to wear the Yellow Jersey for the first time.

Now it’s up to fans to decide: what should Brazil’s starting line-up look like for their initial post-World Cup friendly? Feel free to share your thoughts below.

📋 Called-Up Squad

  • 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 Matches

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

Later in 2026, Brazil will take on Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17, both games scheduled at the Singapore National Stadium.

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