Sports News of Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Source: www.dailypost.ng
Head coach of the Brazil national team, Carlo Ancelotti, has revealed his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Under Ancelotti’s guidance, the Seleção is set to enter the tournament as one of the leading contenders once again.
This will mark the legendary Italian manager’s debut in a World Cup, and he bears the significant responsibility of restoring Brazil to the pinnacle of international football, a feat not achieved since they last lifted the trophy in Korea-Japan 2002, over twenty years ago.
With prominent players like Vinicius Jr., Raphinha and Bruno Guimarães, and uncertainties regarding Neymar’s fitness, Brazil aspires to secure its sixth World Cup title.
Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers
Alisson — Liverpool (Premier League)
Ederson — Fenerbahçe (Süper Lig)
Weverton — Grêmio (Brasileirão)
Defenders
Alex Sandro – Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Bremer – Juventus (Serie A)
Danilo – Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Douglas Santos – Zenit (Russian Premier League)
Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal (Premier League)
Ibañez – Al Ahli (Saudi Pro League)
Léo Pereira – Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Marquinhos – PSG (Ligue 1)
Wesley – Roma (Serie A)
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle United (Premier League)
Casemiro – Manchester United (Premier League)
Danilo – Botafogo (Brasileirão)
Fabinho – Al Ittihad (Saudi Pro League)
Lucas Paquetá – Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Forwards
Endrick – Lyon (Ligue 1)
Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal (Premier League)
Igor Thiago – Brentford (Premier League)
Luiz Henrique – Zenit (Russian Premier League)
Matheus Cunha – Manchester United (Premier League)
Neymar – Santos (Brasileirão)
Raphinha – Barcelona (LaLiga)
Rayan – Bournemouth (Premier League)
Vinicius Júnior – Real Madrid (LaLiga)