Thiago Silva in Brazil's preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Thiago Silva is part of Brazil’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup and is once again in contention for the national team now managed by Carlo Ancelotti.

The centre-back, currently at FC Porto, is among the 55 players included in the extended list sent to FIFA in the initial stage of the call-up process. The experienced Brazil international’s presence is a new development in Ancelotti’s selections and keeps open the possibility of the player taking part in another major tournament for the national team.

Brazil’s captain in the last three editions of the World Cup, Thiago Silva had recently expressed his ambition to represent his country again in the 2026 tournament. His inclusion in this preliminary list confirms that he remains under observation by Brazil’s technical staff.

The final list is expected to be reduced in the coming weeks, with only 26 players going on to the final stage of the competition. For now, Thiago Silva remains in the running for a place among those selected.

At FC Porto, the centre-back’s possible call-up for the World Cup would be another sign of the international strength of the blue-and-white squad. Until the final squad is announced, the Brazilian defender remains among the options being considered by the Seleção.

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