Line-up: Ancelotti decides on Flamengo men for Brazil's next World Cup tie

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·18 June 2026

Line-up: Ancelotti decides on Flamengo men for Brazil's next World Cup tie

What is Brazil’s likely lineup for the match against Haiti in the World Cup?

Carlo Ancelotti led the final training session before the match against Haiti this Thursday (18) in New Jersey, United States. During the session, the Italian coach kept an air of mystery, but gave an idea of how Brazil should line up for Friday’s (19) clash.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S LIKELY LINEUP FOR THE MATCH AGAINST HAITI IN THE WORLD CUP?

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Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Fabinho and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique (Lucas Paquetá), Raphinha, Vini Jr and Igor Thiago.

Throughout the week, Ancelotti rotated Brazil’s squad, carrying out several tests with the team. Among them, the coach indicated that he will start with Danilo in place of Ibañez at right back.

It is important to point out that in the opener against Morocco, Ibañez was chosen for the spot. However, right at halftime, Ancelotti brought on Flamengo’s number 13 to play the defensive role on the right side.

IS ANCELOTTI EXPECTED TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO THE BRAZIL TEAM?

In addition, Lucas Paquetá is expected to be another player to lose his spot against Haiti. In the latest training sessions, the Flamengo academy product was dropped for Luiz Henrique to come in. As a result, the trend is for Ancelotti to use the 4-2-4 formation again, with only Fabinho and Bruno Guimarães shielding the midfield.

Another player who appeared to have a chance of getting an opportunity against Haiti was Léo Pereira. In part of one training session, Flamengo’s number 4 replaced Gabriel Magalhães. However, Ancelotti is expected to choose the Arsenal (ENG) center back alongside Marquinhos.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S SITUATION IN WORLD CUP GROUP C?

With the 1-1 draw in the opener, Brazil and Morocco have one point in the standings. Scotland, meanwhile, who beat Haiti 1-0, has three points and leads Group C. Finally, Haiti sits in last place.

SEE WORLD CUP GROUP C1st | Scotland | 3 points2nd | Morocco | 1 point3rd | Brazil | 1 point4th | Haiti | 0 points

WHEN IS THE BRAZIL VS HAITI MATCH IN THE WORLD CUP?

The match between Brazil and Haiti takes place at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Friday (19), in Philadelphia, United States. Therefore, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

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