Line-up: Ancelotti's call on Flamengo duo for Brazil's next game

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·18 Juni 2026

Line-up: Ancelotti's call on Flamengo duo for Brazil's next game

What is Brazil’s likely lineup for the World Cup match against Haiti?

Carlo Ancelotti led the final training session before the match against Haiti this Thursday (18) in New Jersey, United States. In the session, the Italian coach kept something of a mystery, but he did sketch out how Brazil should take the field for Friday’s (19) clash.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S LIKELY LINEUP FOR THE WORLD CUP MATCH AGAINST HAITI?

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Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Fabinho and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique (Lucas Paquetá), Raphinha, Vini Jr and Igor Thiago.

Throughout the week, Ancelotti rotated Brazil’s squad, making several tests in the team. Among them, the coach indicated that he will start with Danilo in place of Ibañez at right back.

It is important to point out that in the opener against Morocco, Ibañez was chosen for the spot. However, right at halftime, Ancelotti brought on Flamengo’s number 13 to perform the defensive role on the right side.

SHOULD ANCELOTTI MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO THE BRAZIL TEAM?

In addition, Lucas Paquetá should be another player to lose his place against Haiti. In the most recent training sessions, the Flamengo academy product was left out for the inclusion of Luiz Henrique. As a result, the trend is for Ancelotti to use the 4-2-4 tactical system again, with only Fabinho and Bruno Guimarães shielding the midfield.

Another player who appeared to have a chance of getting an opportunity against Haiti was Léo Pereira. During part of one training session, Flamengo’s number 4 replaced Gabriel Magalhães. However, Ancelotti should opt for the Arsenal (ENG) center back alongside Marquinhos.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S SITUATION IN WORLD CUP GROUP C?

With the 1-1 draw in the opener, Brazil and Morocco each have one point in the standings. Scotland, meanwhile, beat Haiti 1-0 and has three points, leading Group C. Finally, the Haitians sit in last place.

SEE WORLD CUP GROUP C1st | Scotland | 3 points2nd | Morocco | 1 point3rd | Brazil | 1 point4th | Haiti | 0 points

WHEN IS THE BRAZIL VS HAITI WORLD CUP MATCH?

The match between Brazil and Haiti takes place at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Friday (19), in Philadelphia, United States. Therefore, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show the match details on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.