Andreas Pereira has final chance to convince Ancelotti for World Cup | OneFootball

Palmeiras midfielder Andreas Pereira is keeping alive his dream of earning a spot in Brazil’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup. Included in the preliminary list sent by Carlo Ancelotti to FIFA, the player will have one last chance this weekend to convince the coach before the official announcement of the 26 selected players.

The squad announcement is scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. (Brasília time). The midfielder is the only Verdão player on the Italian coach’s list.

Recovered from a lower back injury, Andreas is available again for Abel Ferreira in the clash against Cruzeiro this Saturday (15) at 9 p.m. in the Brazilian Championship.

An undisputed starter in Palmeiras’ midfield, the No. 18 is considered one of the team’s most important players this season. In 2026, Andreas has made 30 appearances, scoring two goals and providing nine assists — he leads the squad in assists.

A regular presence during Brazil’s cycle

The midfielder appeared in several Brazil squad lists throughout the World Cup cycle. Under Dorival Júnior, Andreas played in the 2024 Copa América.

Under Ancelotti, the Palmeiras player was called up once to replace Kaio Jorge, who was injured before a match against Bolivia in the South American qualifiers in September last year.

At the time, Andreas had just arrived at Palmeiras after his spell at Fulham.

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