Breno Bidon catches Ancelotti's eye, could earn first Brazil call-up | OneFootball

One of Corinthians’ standout players this season, Breno Bidon could receive a first-ever opportunity with Brazil’s senior national team. The Alvinegro midfielder is among the names being monitored by Carlo Ancelotti for the next FIFA international window and appears on the preliminary list drawn up by the coaching staff. The information was first reported by Meu Timão and confirmed by Central do Timão.

The final squad list will be announced this Wednesday (9), starting at 3 p.m. (Brasília time). If he is among the Italian coach’s selections, Bidon will receive his first call-up to Brazil’s senior team.

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Although he has not yet been called up to the senior national team, the Filho do Terrão already has experience wearing the Brazil shirt at youth level. The midfielder earned several call-ups during his development and was part of the squad that won the 2025 South American U-20 Championship, a tournament played between January and February of that year, when he was already part of Corinthians’ first team.

Brazil will have three matches in the next FIFA window

The Brazilian national team will gather again for the first time since its 2-1 elimination loss to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The schedule begins with two friendlies against Australia. The matches are set for September 25 and 29, both at 7 a.m. (Brasília time), at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, in Australia.

After that, the Brazilian delegation will travel to India. On October 3, Brazil will face the hosts at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The kickoff time has yet to be determined. The FIFA window is scheduled to take place between September 21 and October 6.

Bidon stands out even during a difficult moment for Corinthians

The possibility of a call-up comes amid a season in which the No. 7 has taken on a leading role in Corinthians’ midfield. Even with Timão’s poor run in the Brazilian Championship, Bidon has managed to keep his place and remain an important part of Fernando Diniz’s team.

Last Sunday (6), Corinthians lost 2-1 to Chapecoense at Neo Química Arena, suffering their fourth straight defeat in the national competition. During the match, Bidon did find the net, but the goal was ruled out because of an offside by Matheus Bidu in the buildup.

The youngster was also decisive recently in the Conmebol Libertadores. Against Rosario Central of Argentina, it was his goal that secured Alvinegro’s place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.

His performances have also attracted European interest

Bidon’s rise in value has not been limited to the Brazilian national team. In recent weeks, the midfielder has entered the sights of Besiktas of Turkey.

The Turkish club has indicated a willingness to invest up to 18 million euros, approximately R$107 million, to sign the player. Despite the interest, no official offer has reached Corinthians.

A potential transfer would also be important for the club’s finances, as it set a revenue target from player sales during the mid-season transfer window. For now, however, Bidon remains available to Fernando Diniz and continues to be one of the squad’s key players.

Before any call-up, the focus is on the Libertadores

While waiting for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad announcement, Breno Bidon is preparing for another major commitment with Corinthians.

Timão travel to Argentina to face Estudiantes this Wednesday (9) at 9:30 p.m. at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, UNO, in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Between the two continental matches, Corinthians will also have a Brazilian Championship fixture. On Sunday (13), the team visit Flamengo at the Maracanã in the 27th round.

Bidon is therefore facing the prospect of an important week both individually and collectively. Before taking the field in the Libertadores quarterfinals, the Filho do Terrão will find out whether he is among Ancelotti’s call-ups to wear Brazil’s senior national team shirt for the first time.

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