Coluna do Fla
·12 Juni 2026
Ahead of Copa debut: Vini Jr and Ancelotti preview Brazil v Morocco

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·12 Juni 2026

Forward Vini Jr. and head coach Carlo Ancelotti will hold a press conference this Friday (12) at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time, marking the final media commitment before Brazil’s debut in the World Cup. The meeting with the press will take place right after the final training session at the Columbia Park Training Center in New Jersey.
The press conference is expected to preview this Saturday’s (13) clash at 7 p.m. Brasília time at MetLife Stadium. Vinicius Júnior, a key figure in attack and a product of Flamengo’s youth academy, is expected to be one of the main voices in the discussion.
Expectations are centered on the player’s assessment of the preparation and what awaits the Brazil National Team in the opening match. It is worth remembering that Vinicius Júnior’s journey with the Seleção includes the 2022 World Cup, where he started four matches, scored one goal, and provided two assists.
The Brazil National Team will wrap up preparations this Friday (12) at the Columbia Park Training Center. Carlo Ancelotti will lead activities starting at 12 p.m. Brasília time. The training session is aimed at getting the team aligned for the start of its tournament journey.
The squad includes players who currently play for Flamengo, including full-back Alex Sandro, center-backs Léo Pereira and Danilo, as well as midfielder Lucas Paquetá. Vinicius Júnior, developed by Mengão, is also part of the list, while Wesley, also a youth product of Ninho and currently at Roma (ITA), was cut due to injury.
Coluna do Fla is following every detail of the press conference and the team’s preparation through the website, YouTube, and social media. Brazil makes its debut this Saturday (13), looking for a positive result against Morocco to begin its World Cup campaign on the right foot.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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