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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil at the 2026 World Cup

Five-time champions hunting a sixth star across North America.

5 World Cup titles
22 tournament appearances
Group C
Best: World Champion
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FIFA Code
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Group C
Group Stage
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WC Titles
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Appearances

Five Stars, Chasing a Sixth

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Brazil are the most decorated nation in World Cup history, with five titles won across four different decades. No other country has qualified for every single tournament. The SeleΓ§Γ£o play the most watched football on the planet, and 2026 is another chance to add a sixth star.

At the 2026 World Cup, Brazil are placed in Group C alongside Haiti, Morocco, Scotland. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.

With 22 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, Brazil bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.

πŸ—‚οΈ Group Stage

Group C Draw

All 4 teams in Brazil's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

How the 2026 Group Stage Works

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3 Group Matches
Each team plays once against the other 3 in their group. 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
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Top 2 Advance
The two teams with the most points in each group go straight to the Round of 32. 24 teams qualify this way.
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Best 8 Third-Place
The 8 best third-placed teams from across all 12 groups also advance, giving a total field of 32 in the knockout stage.
πŸ“… Fixtures

Brazil's Group Stage Fixtures

Three group-stage matches across the host nations. Tap any row to see the stadium guide, transit options, and the city's fan zone.

Match dates and venues confirmed with a green check are locked by FIFA. Times are shown in Eastern Time and are subject to change. Add the dates to your calendar from each city guide.

Squad

Brazil's 2026 Squad

Projected, official call-up to be confirmed

Head coach
Carlo Ancelotti
Captain
Casemiro
Formation
4-3-3
Starting XI

Likely first eleven in a 4-3-3.

Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Carlo Ancelotti's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.

Goalkeeper
  • 1Alisson
Defence
  • 2Vanderson
  • 3Eder Militao
  • 4Marquinhos
  • 6Wendell
Midfield
  • 8Bruno Guimaraes
  • 5CasemiroCAPTAIN
  • 10Lucas Paqueta
Attack
  • 7Vinicius Junior
  • 9Endrick
  • 11Rodrygo
Full Roster

All 25 players

Goalkeepers

3 players
GK
XI
Alisson
Liverpool
GK
Ederson
Manchester City
GK
Bento
Al-Nassr

Defenders

7 players
DF
XI
Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain
DF
XI
Eder Militao
Real Madrid
DF
Gabriel Magalhaes
Arsenal
DF
Gabriel
Arsenal
DF
XI
Vanderson
Monaco
DF
XI
Wendell
Porto
DF
Carlos Augusto
Inter Milan

Midfielders

6 players
MF
XIC
Casemiro
Manchester United
MF
XI
Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United
MF
XI
Lucas Paqueta
West Ham United
MF
Andreas Pereira
Fulham
MF
Andre
Wolverhampton
MF
Joao Gomes
Wolverhampton

Forwards

9 players
FW
XI
Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid
FW
XI
Rodrygo
Real Madrid
FW
Raphinha
Barcelona
FW
XI
Endrick
Real Madrid
FW
Estevao
Chelsea
FW
Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal
FW
Antony
Real Betis
FW
Richarlison
Tottenham Hotspur
FW
Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest

Editorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.

🌐 Confederation

Brazil in CONMEBOL

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South America (CONMEBOL)

CONMEBOL sends 6 teams, home to Brazil and Argentina who hold 8 World Cup titles between them.

Brazil competed against other CONMEBOL nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.

πŸ“£ Watch Live, Free

No Ticket? Watch Brazil At a Fan Zone

Every Brazil group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.

16
Host cities
Free
Entry
104
Matches
πŸ’¬ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions