Brazil have officially announced their squad for the upcoming international friendlies as Carlo Ancelotti begins another important phase of his tenure as Selecao head coach.
The 26-member squad is Ancelotti's first selection since Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and offers an early indication of his plans for the next four-year cycle. The Italian is expected to combine established stars with younger players as Brazil begin preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Brazil's Upcoming Friendlies
Brazil have three international friendlies scheduled across the September and October windows.
Australia vs Brazil, September 25: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
Australia vs Brazil, September 29: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
India vs Brazil, October 3: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati
Krirangan, Kolkata.
The India fixture will be a landmark occasion, with the two nations set to meet for the first time in a senior men's international.
Brazil Squad for India, Australia Friendlies
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Otavio (Cruzeiro), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba)
Defenders: Artur Dias (Atletico Paranaense), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel MagalhÃes (Arsenal), Jair (Nottingham Forest), Marquinhos (PSG), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Mauro Junior (PSV), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (AS Roma)
Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)
Forwards: Endrick (Real Madrid), Estevao (Chelsea), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Ancelotti Begins Brazil's New Cycle
Ancelotti's selection comes at a significant point for Brazil following their disappointing World Cup campaign. The Selecao were eliminated in the last 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
The former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager is now tasked with rebuilding Brazil ahead of the next World Cup cycle. Players such as Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Bruno Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos and Alisson remain central figures, while younger talents are also expected to receive opportunities.
Chelsea's Estevao and Real Madrid forward Endrick are among the emerging stars attracting attention, while Ancelotti has also shown an interest in players from Brazil's domestic league.
The Italian coach brings an exceptional resume to the role, having won a record five Champions League titles and becoming the only manager to win domestic league titles in all five of Europe's major leagues.
The newly announced squad will provide the first major glimpse of Ancelotti's vision for Brazil's next generation.
