Ancelotti names first Brazil XI after World Cup | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti has named his first Brazil starting XI since the World Cup for Friday’s meeting with Australia. According to Coluna Do Fla, ex-Flamengo keeper Hugo Souza starts, as do Matheuzinho and Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Jr is a regular at this level, Matheuzinho is set for his debut, and Hugo has one previous start for the Seleção.

Brazil XI: Hugo, Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis, Douglas Santos, Danilo, Bruno Guimarães, Raphinha, Estevão, Vinicius Jr, Endrick. Kick-off is at seven am Brasília time.

Australia XI: Beach, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Italiano, Irvine, Okon-Engstler, Behich, Metcalfe, Irankunda, Yengi.

Pedro and Samuel Lino, both from Flamengo, begin on the bench despite standout 2026 seasons, and remain options for Ancelotti.

Brazil were knocked out by Norway in the last 16 in 2026. They face Australia again on 29 September in Brisbane, then India on 3 October to close the window, completing Ancelotti’s first assessment of his call-ups.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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