Brazil begin preparations for friendlies with France and Croatia

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·23 mars 2026

Brazil begin preparations for friendlies with France and Croatia

Brazilian National Team begins preparations in Orlando for friendlies against France and CroatiaCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

The Brazilian National Team held its first training session this Monday (23) at the ESPN WWSC Training Center in Orlando, kicking off preparations for the friendlies against France and Croatia during this March FIFA window.

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In total, 15 players took part in the initial activity. Léo Pereira, Rayan, Gabriel Sara, Igor Thiago, Andrey Santos, Bento, Bremer, Casemiro, midfielder Danilo, Fabinho, Ibañez, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro, Ederson, and Marquinhos were on the field, while Rayan trained separately.

Compared to the list announced by coach Carlo Ancelotti, there were three changes: due to injuries, Alisson and Alex Sandro were replaced by Hugo Souza and Kaiki, respectively; Gabriel Magalhães was also cut due to injury.

Carlo Ancelotti during training with the Brazilian National Team in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

In the last matches before the final squad announcement for the World Cup, Brazil will face France on Thursday (26) in Boston, and Croatia on the 31st in Orlando.