Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad: Full Roster, All 26 Player List

Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad: Neymar Returns After Long Absence

Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a major surprise by including both Neymar Jr. and Thiago Silva in Brazil’s preliminary 55-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After months without call-ups, the two Brazilian legends have been given a lifeline as Ancelotti finalizes his extended roster. Neymar is currently shining at Santos, while Thiago Silva continues to perform at a high level with Porto.Key HighlightsNeymar Jr. last played for Brazil in October 2023.

Thiago Silva last appeared in December 2022 at the 2022 World Cup.

Despite their inclusion, neither player has a guaranteed spot in the final 26-man squad due to strong competition.

Brazil Squad 2026 – Full List

Goalkeepers:

Alisson

Ederson

Weverton

Defenders:

Alex Sandro, Gleison Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Ibañez, Léo Pereira, Marquinhos, Wesley

Midfielders:

Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá, Danilo Santos

Attackers:

Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar Jr, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Rayan

2026 FIFA World Cup Squads: Full List of All 48 Teams Rosters

Group A Squads:  Mexico,  South Africa,  South Korea, Czechia.

Group B Squads:  Canada, Bosnia Herzegovina,  Qatar,  Switzerland.

Group C Squads:  Brazil,  Morocco, Haiti,  Scotland.

Group D Squads:  USMNT, Paraguay,  Australia, Turkey.

Group E Squads:  Germany,  Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.

Group F Squads:  Netherlands, Japan, Sweden,  Tunisia.

Group G Squads:  Belgium.  Egypt.   Iran.  New Zealand.

Group H Squads:  Spain.   Cape Verde,  Saudi Arabia  Uruguay.

Group I Squads: France,   Senegal,   Iraq,  Norway.

Group J Squads:  Argentina.  Algeria.   Austria.   Jordan.

Group K Squads:  Portugal.  DR Congo.  Uzbekistan.  Colombia.

Group L Squads:   England.    Croatia.  Ghana  Panama.

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