Brazil's First Post-World Cup Friendly: What Should the Lineup Be?

Following Brazil’s disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national team is ready to kick off a fresh cycle aiming for their sixth title in 2030. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has named 26 players for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India scheduled for September and October 2026.

Blend of Experience and New Faces

The squad includes many veterans who featured in the World Cup across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Alongside them, some players will don the iconic Yellow Jersey for the first time, giving fans a glimpse of fresh talent on the international stage.

Now the question is: how would you set up Brazil’s lineup for this initial post-World Cup friendly? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

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 Match Schedule

• 09/25 (Friday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
• 09/29 (Tuesday) - 7 a.m. Brasília time: Australia vs Brazil at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
• 10/03 (Saturday) - 11 a.m. Brasília time: India vs Brazil at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata (This marks the first official match between these two national teams)

Later in 2026, Brazil will face Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17, with both matches held at the Singapore National Stadium.