World Cup winners with Brazil to be honoured against Chile | OneFootball

The CBF announced this Wednesday that it will pay tribute to the world champion athletes from Brazil in the match against Chile, for the South American Qualifiers. The game is scheduled for this Thursday at 9:30 PM at Maracanã.

According to the organization, representatives of the five world titles of the National Team will be at the stadium. The goal is to honor them and highlight their importance to Brazil.

“The CBF must always recognize and thank the great individuals responsible for building the rich and victorious history of the Brazilian National Team. Next year, the pursuit of the sixth title will only be possible thanks to them, who won our five world titles and made us five-time champions. We will organize a beautiful celebration to honor them and encourage the players in the quest for the sixth world championship in 2026,” said CBF president Samir Xaud.

“The history of the Brazilian National Team is wonderful, made by these legends whom I have had the pleasure of meeting. It is very important for us to have these legends close as an example for the future,” highlighted Carlo Ancelotti, the National Team coach.

The representative of the first two victories (1958 and 1962) will be former forward Pepe, a Santos idol. Meanwhile, Jairzinho, Brito, Roberto Miranda, Dadá Maravilha, and Paulo Cézar Caju will represent the champion team of 1970.

From the 1994 champion group, Romário, Bebeto, Jorginho, Márcio Santos, Ronaldão, Mauro Silva, and Branco will be present. Finally, from 2002, the representatives will be Edilson, Kleberson, Lucio, and Anderson Polga.

In addition to the presence of the world champions, the match, before its start, will also feature a performance by artist Ivete Sangalo.

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