Brazil squad gathers in Orlando for first fixtures of 2026 | OneFootball

Simone Montanaro embraces Bremer at the Brazilian National Team's hotel in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

The Brazilian National Team began arriving in Orlando, USA, this Saturday (22) for their first commitments of the year. Of the 26 players called up, the Amarelinha delegation already has 11 athletes in the city: Danilo, Igor Thiago, Rayan, Bento, Fabinho, Léo Pereira, Ibañez, Andrey, João Pedro, Ederson, and Bremer. Marquinhos and Gabriel Sara will arrive later tonight.

Starting this Sunday (23), the Amarelinha will begin preparations for the friendlies against France and Croatia. The training sessions led by coach Carlo Ancelotti and his staff will be held at ESPN WWSC, which served as the base for the team during the 2024 Copa América. The only activity outside this training center will be on the eve of the match against the Croatians, on the 30th, and will take place at the Camping World Stadium, the venue for the game.

Bento greets João Pedro at the Brazilian National Team's hotel in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro

Since the squad announcement by Ancelotti, the list of 26 players has undergone a change: goalkeeper Hugo Souza from Corinthians was called up to replace Alisson, who was injured playing for Liverpool.

Next Thursday (26), Brazil will make its 2026 debut in the world classic against the French at Gillette Stadium in Boston, at 5 PM (Brasília time). They will face Croatia at 9 PM on the 31st at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Against two strong European teams, they will conclude the series of friendlies before the final call-up for the World Cup, an event scheduled for May 18.

João Pedro and Taffarel at the hotel where the Brazilian National Team is based in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

See the schedule for the friendlies against France and Croatia:

March 23 - Monday

Training at 6 PM at ESPN WWSC

March 24 – Tuesday

Press conference at 2:30 PM at the team's hotel

Training at 6 PM at ESPN WWSC

March 25 - Wednesday

Press conference at 9:15 AM at the team's hotel

Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC

Afternoon flight to Boston

March 26 - Thursday

Friendly against France at 5 PM at Gillette Stadium

Return flight to Orlando at night

March 27 - Friday

Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC

March 28 – Saturday

Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC

Press conference at 3:30 PM at the team's hotel

March 29 - Sunday

Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC

Press conference at 3:30 PM at the team's hotel

March 30 - Monday

Press conference at 10:45 AM at Camping World Stadium

Training at 12 PM at Camping World Stadium

March 31 - Tuesday

Friendly against Croatia at 9 PM at Camping World Stadium

April 1 – Wednesday

Release of players and coaching staff

*Times are in Brasília time

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