Brazil's squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup has been updated: coach Carlo Ancelotti included Neymar in the preliminary 55-player list submitted to FIFA on May 11th. However, the 34-year-old star is not guaranteed a place in the final 26-player squad by the June 2nd deadline. Brazil is in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

Neymar's situation with the Brazilian national team.

Neymar, born in 1992, currently plays for Santos after an unsuccessful spell at Al Hilal. A series of injuries have led to a decline in his form.

In the 2026 season, he only played 13 matches in all competitions but still scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists. Despite being beloved by Brazilian fans, coach Ancelotti did not call up Neymar for the most recent training camp.

Being named in the preliminary squad does not guarantee a World Cup spot, as Brazil must narrow it down to 26 players before June 2nd. Only if there are injuries before the first match can the team make substitutions.

Preliminary list of 55 Brazilian players (highlights)

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento, Ederson, Hugo Souza, John, Weverton.

Defenders: Alex Sandro, Alexsandro Ribeiro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ibanez, Kaiki Bruno, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Luciano Juba, Marquinhos, Paulo Henrique, Thiago Silva, Vitinho, Vitor Reis, Wesley.

Midfielders: Andreas Pereira, Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo, Ederson, Fabinho, Gabriel Sara, Gerson, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Pereira.

Forwards: Antony, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Jesus, Igor Thiago, Joao Pedro, Kaio Jorge, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Pedro, Raphinha, Rayan, Richarlison, Samuel Lino, Vinicius Junior.

Brazil's schedule at the 2026 World Cup

Brazil is in Group C, with all matches taking place in the United States.
- June 14th at 5:00 AM: Brazil vs Morocco
- June 20th at 7:30 AM: Brazil vs Haiti
- June 25th at 5:00 AM: Scotland vs Brazil

Before the tournament, Brazil played two friendly matches: 4:00 AM on June 1st against Panama and 3:00 AM on June 7th against Egypt.

Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cup with 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). On the FIFA rankings, Brazil is ranked 6th. In the South American qualifying round, Brazil finished 5th with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. In the 2022 World Cup, Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing to Croatia on penalties.