Brazil Announces Squad
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced a 26-player squad for their historic FIFA international friendly match against India on October 3, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
This marks the first-ever senior men’s international meeting between Brazil and India.
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Official 26-Player Squad:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba), Otávio (Cruzeiro)
Defenders : Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Jair (Nottingham Forest), Wesley (Roma), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Mauro Júnior (PSV), Arthur Dias (Athletico-PR), Matheuzinho (Corinthians)
Midfielders : Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)
Forwards : Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona), Endrick (Real Madrid), Estêvão (Chelsea), João Pedro (Chelsea), Rayan (Bournemouth), Pedro (Flamengo), Samuel Lino (Flamengo)
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Key Takeaways :
Star Attack Lineup: Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior, Barcelona’s Raphinha, and young prodigy Endrick headline a star-studded offensive line alongside Chelsea forwards Estêvão and João Pedro.
Defensive Experience: Premier League stars Gabriel Magalhães and PSG captain Marquinhos anchor the defence.
Notable Absences: Senior regulars such as Neymar (international retirement), Casemiro, Alisson, and Ederson were omitted as Ancelotti reshapes the squad following a dismal 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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