Ancelotti calls Bremer and Wesley for Brazil friendly games | OneFootball

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up Roma winger Wesley and Juventus defender Gleison Bremer from Serie A for the upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia.

They are warming up for the 2026 World Cup campaign with a couple of test matches, as they will play France on March 26, then Croatia on April 1.

The Seleçao are in World Cup Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, with their tournament beginning on June 14.

Ancelotti picks Bremer and Wesley

epa12137404 Italian Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference where he was presented as new head coach of men’s Brazilian national soccer team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26 May 2025. EPA-EFE/Antonio Lacerda

As always, there are some representatives from Serie A in the squad for these games, especially now that their coach is the Italian legend Ancelotti.

Roma winger Wesley Franca has impressed since moving to the Stadio Olimpico and gets a call, with five senior caps already under his belt.

Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, who has fully recovered from a serious injury, is also included for the first time since 2024.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 07: Bremer of Juventus in action during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Pisa SC at Juventus Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)

Notably, despite reports that he had done enough to win back a spot in the team, there is no room for Neymar.

Inter’s versatile figure Carlos Augusto is also left behind.

Former Juventus players Alex Sandro and Danilo are included in defence.