Official: Ancelotti names Brazil squad including two Serie A players and Neymar | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti has named his World Cup squad for the Brazilian national team, including two Serie A players, Gleison Bremer and Wesley, as well as Neymar.

Italian coach Ancelotti has named his 26-man squad list for the upcoming World Cup.

epa12137461 Italian Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference where he was presented as new head coach of men’s Brazilian national soccer team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26 May 2025. Ancelotti announced his first squad list for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay. EPA-EFE/Andre Coelho

The Italian tactician has included two Serie A players in his team, both defenders: Juventus centre-back Bremer and Roma’s full-back Wesley.

Ancelotti’s side are among the frontrunners to lift the trophy as the tournament travels to the United States of America, Canada and Mexico for its 2026 edition.

One of the main talking points prior to the announcement was whether or not former Barcelona and PSG winger Neymar would be selected. Currently playing for his boyhood club Santos in Brazil, the winger’s selection was highly contentious. In the end, Ancelotti decided to include the 34-year-old in the squad.

Alex Sandro, Danilo, Marquinhos and Paquetà are among the ex-Serie A stars included in the Brazilian team for the World Cup.

Ancelotti’s side have been included in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.

Full Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio). ​ Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma). ​ Midfielders:  Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Man United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Paquetà (Flamengo) ​ Attackers  ​Endrick (Lione), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Man United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcellona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius (Real Madrid).