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

The coach of the Brazilian National Team, Carlo Ancelotti, announced the 23 players called up for the matches against Chile and Bolivia, for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

And the list released this 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 from the first game), and Rodrygo are out, making room for these new faces.

Brazilian National Team Call-ups 🇧🇷

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Goalkeepers 🧤

Defenders 🧱

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Forwards ⚽

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

Brazil x Chile will be on September 4, a Thursday, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.

Meanwhile, Bolivia x Brazil will be on September 9, a Tuesday, at 8:30 pm, in Bolivia.

The team will report next Monday (1), at Granja Comary.

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

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

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