Evandro Carvalho grateful for chance as Seleção delegation chief | OneFootball

The president of the Pernambuco Football Federation, Evandro Carvalho, thanked the CBF for the opportunity to serve as head of delegation for the Brazilian National Team during this first FIFA international window of 2026. In Orlando, where the Seleção is preparing for the second friendly of this call-up, against Croatia, he highlighted how happy he was to have been chosen for what he called the “most important” matches in the lead-up to the World Cup.

“(I received the invitation) with the greatest possible satisfaction. These are the two most important friendlies for the National Team in pursuit of the World Cup title. I thank president Samir and his board, and I want to express our recognition and the feeling of the Brazilian people regarding the restructuring of the CBF, as well as our wishes for absolute success for the players and mister Carlo Ancelotti leading our squad,” he celebrated in an interview with CBF TV.

Samir Xaud, Rivaldo, and Evandro Carvalho together at a National Team training session in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Representing the CBF at institutional engagements, Carvalho emphasized that the choice symbolizes the “importance and relevance” of the Pernambuco Football Federation on the Brazilian football scene.

“I see it as recognition of the importance and relevance of our federation in the national context. I want to express my gratitude here for president Samir’s kindness, because this is the kind of consideration he gives to those he believes have contributed, or can contribute, or are collaborating with his administration. I’m very happy to receive this recognition, and I thank him and the entire board for this special honor,” he said.

After the match against France, Brazil is now preparing for the clash against Croatia at 9 p.m. Brasília time this Tuesday (31) at Camping World Stadium in the city of Orlando.

Four-time world champion Taffarel and Pernambuco Football Federation president Evandro Carvalho at a National Team training session in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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