Carlo Ancelotti names Brazil squad for Australia and India friendlies | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-player Brazil squad for friendlies against Australia and India at the end of September and start of October, with several new faces in his first call-up since the 2026 World Cup.

According to Globo.com, Brazil were knocked out by Norway in the last 16 in 2026, and Ancelotti unveiled the list on Wednesday.

When the fixtures were confirmed, he said he planned to use the games to assess new players, especially youngsters, with a view to renewing the squad over the coming years.

He described the group as balanced, mixing World Cup players with youngsters who could represent Brazil in the years ahead, and others impressing in the Brasileiro. He added that the priority is prospects who will be the right age for the next World Cup or the next Copa América.

Brazil will face India on 3 October at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, the first meeting between the nations.

Source: Globo.com

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