Brazil squads begin training in Ceilândia for Nations Cup | OneFootball

Arena Guariroba, in Ceilândia-DF, has already begun welcoming players from Brazil’s women’s and men’s national teams for training ahead of the Nations Cup, which will take place from 9/17 to 9/20 at the same venue. On Sunday (13), only goalkeepers Teleco and Bobô took part in training, while on Monday (14), coach Chicão Castelo Branco had most of his players present, and women’s goalkeeping coach Filipe Mesquita took Lelê Lopes and Kylma onto the field. The full group will train normally on Wednesday (15).

Catarino prepares a shot during Brazil’s national team training session at Arena Guariroba, in Ceilândia-DF Credits: Nelson Terne/CBF

One of the leaders of the men’s team, three-time world champion Catarino reinforced how much he enjoys representing Brazil once again and assured that the group is focused on winning the title.

“It is always a pleasure to be called up and to continue living out a childhood dream. The expectations are always the best possible. We will keep working and go strongly into the competition to honor our colors in the best way possible,” said the number 4.

Lelê Lopes was named the best female goalkeeper in the world and now returns to represent Brazil in the Nations CupCredits: Nelson Terne/CBF

Lelê Lopes, named the best female goalkeeper in the world in 2025, acknowledges that Brazil will not have an easy time in the tournament given the quality of their opponents, but she is confident in her teammates.

“Very happy for the opportunity to once again represent my country and fulfill a dream. It is special as if it were the first time. The expectations are very good, and the group is very united. Hopefully we can have an excellent tournament against our opponents, the Brasília Team, the Espírito Santo Team, and El Salvador. And hopefully we can do well and lift another title for Brazil,” said the player from Espírito Santo.

This Tuesday (15), coach Rose Andrade will hold her first training session with the Women’s National Team, after giving the athletes two days off, as they played in the Brazilian Super Cup with their clubs last week.

Check out the full Nations Cup schedule:

GROUP STAGE

Round 1 - Thursday, 9/17

- 4:00 PM - El Salvador vs. Espírito Santo Team (Women)

- 5:30 PM - Colombia vs. El Salvador (Men)

- 7:00 PM - Brazil vs. Peru (Men)

- 8:30 PM - Brazil vs. Brasília Team (Women)

Round 2 - Friday, 9/18

- 4:00 PM - El Salvador vs. Peru (Men)

- 5:30 PM - Brasília Team vs. El Salvador (Women)

- 7:00 PM - Colombia vs. Brazil (Men)

- 8:30 PM - Espírito Santo Team vs. Brazil (Women)

Round 3 - Saturday, 9/19

- 4:00 PM - Peru vs. Colombia (Men)

- 5:30 PM - Brasília Team vs. Espírito Santo Team (Women)

- 7:00 PM - Brazil vs. El Salvador (Women)

- 8:30 PM - Brazil vs. El Salvador (Men)

FINALS - Sunday, 9/20

- 10:30 AM - 1st vs. 2nd (Women)

- 5:30 PM - 1st vs. 2nd (Men)

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