Carlo Ancelotti has 18 call-ups already locked in for Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad - Report
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Neymar’s selection remains uncertain ahead of the World Cup.
Important choices about the team that will compete in the competition have already been made by Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil will play in the World Cup, which will be held in the summer of 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The Italian head coach will have plenty of dilemmas ahead of the competition, as many players will be vying for a spot in the squad to play in the World Cup.
However, 18 players are alrady been considered by the former Real Madrid manager for the Selecao squad as Carlo Ancelotti feels they merit their spot in the national team due to their performance this season so far.
The Italian strategist has already chosen 18 players to be included in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup roster, according to ESPN Brazil. Only eight seats are left to be filled.
As his odds of reaching the final team continue to decline, Neymar’s ambitions of playing for Brazil at the World Cup are becoming less certain.
After recuperating from injuries, Neymar made a comeback by scoring in his first game. So far, he has proved that he deserves a spot in the squad, as Ancelotti is pondering his selection.
The 18 players who have a guaranteed spot in the Brazil squad have been mentioned below and are set to be called up by Carlo Ancelotti.
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Carlo Ancelotti already considers 18 of the 26 call-ups practically guaranteed for 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeepers & Defenders
- Alisson Becker
- Marquinhos
- Éder Militão
- Gabriel Magalhães
- Alex Sandro
- Douglas Santos
Midfielders
- Casemiro
- Andrey Santos
- Bruno Guimarães
- Lucas Paquetá
- Luis Henrique
Forwards
- Matheus Cunha
- Rodrygo
- João Pedro
- Vinícius Júnior
- Raphinha
- Estêvão
- Martinelli
Is Neymar among those 18 reported players?
No, his selection remains uncertain.
When will Carlo Ancelotti announce the final squad?
He will announce them in May, ahead of the World Cup.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.