🇧🇷 Very alternative squad: Ancelotti names call-ups with surprises | OneFootball

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced the 23 players called up for the matches against Chile and Bolivia, for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

And the list released on Monday (25) has SEVERAL new faces, such as Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos and Kaio Jorge (see below).

There are NINE new faces compared to the previous list: Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel Magalhães, Joelinton, Paquetá, João Pedro, Kaio Jorge and Luiz Henrique.

As expected, Neymar (injured), Vini Jr (suspended for the first game) and Rodrygo are out, making room for these new faces.

Brazil National Team Call-ups 🇧🇷

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Forwards ⚽

Already qualified for the World Cup, Brazil will face an already eliminated Chile and a Bolivia fighting for a spot (at least in the playoffs).

Brazil vs Chile will be on September 4th, a Friday, at 9:30 PM, at the Maracanã.

Bolivia vs Brazil will be on September 9th, a Tuesday, at 8:30 PM, in Bolivia.

The team will gather on the next Monday (1), at the Granja Comary.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw will take place on December 5th.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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