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Vinicius Júnior will wear the No. 10 shirt against France

The Brazil national team takes the field this Thursday (26) to face France in the United States. Therefore, Vinicius Júnior, former Flamengo player and a starter for the team, will be the new No. 10 for the side led by Carlo Ancelotti.

Vinicius Júnior is the new No. 10 of the Brazil national team. That means the former Flamengo player will only lose the number if Neymar is called up. Otherwise, he will keep the iconic shirt for the World Cup, which begins in June.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Neymar has frequently worn the No. 10 shirt for the Brazil national team, but he has not been called up since the end of 2023, when he last played. As a result, some players have worn it on certain occasions, including Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo player.

So, with Neymar’s possible absence from the World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is working behind the scenes to define the squad numbers for the tournament. In this scenario, Vinicius Júnior is expected to keep the No. 10 shirt.

WHEN WILL THE FINAL SQUAD BE ANNOUNCED?

Vinicius Júnior is already guaranteed a place at the World Cup, which starts in June and runs until July. However, with Neymar still unconfirmed, the CBF will announce the final squad list on May 18.

WHEN DOES BRAZIL PLAY?

The Brazil national team takes the field this Thursday (26) to face France in Boston, United States, at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), in a friendly. As such, Vinicius Júnior, Wesley, and Léo Pereira are among the starters. Finally, Danilo is on the bench.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the Brazil national team’s friendly. In addition, TV Globo, on free-to-air television, GE TV, on YouTube, and SporTV, on pay TV, will broadcast the clash between Brazil and France.

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