Carlo Ancelotti cleared up any doubts about the alignment of the Brazil national team for the friendly against Panama, the penultimate preparation commitment of the Canarinha before their participation in the World Cup 2026.
The Italian coach confirmed this Saturday the starting team that will take to the field at the Maracaná stadium, betting on an offensive proposal led by Vinícius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Luiz Henrique.
Brazil’s starting ace soon to face Panama
During a press conference held in Teresópolis, Ancelotti revealed that Alisson He will be in charge of defending the Brazilian goal.
The defensive line will be made up of Wesley and Alex Sandro on the sides, while Leo Pereira and Bremer They will make up the central pair.
In the core area, the strategist will maintain confidence in Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraestwo footballers who have become fundamental pieces since the arrival of “Carletto” to the Brazilian bench in May 2025.
Vinícius and Raphinha will command the Brazilian attack
Losses due to injury Rodrygo and Estevãoboth ruled out for the World Cup, forced the coaching staff to reorganize the offense.
Therefore, the attack will be made up of Luiz Henriquecurrently at Zenit, along with Vinícius Junior, Matheus Cunha and Raphinhawho will assume the responsibility of generating danger in the last third of the field.
The coach had already tested this same formation during practice on Friday, so the team will not present last-minute modifications.
“In the second half I will change,” anticipated the award-winning former Valid Madrid coach.
Brazil continues its preparation for the 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian team has been concentrated since Wednesday at Granja Comary, the team’s training complex. Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) located in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.
At the moment, Ancelotti has 23 of the 26 footballers called up to play the World Cup 2026.
The only ones absent are Marquinhos, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhãeswho are competing in the final of the Champions League with the Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
The last friendlies before the World Cup debut
After facing Panama, Brazil They will play their last preparation match on June 6 against Egypt at the Huntington Bank Arena in Cleveland, United States.
Subsequently, Canarinha will focus fully on its participation in the World Cup 2026a tournament in which the entire group stage will be played on American soil.
The debut of the Brazilian team will be on June 13 against Morocco in New Jersey. They will later face Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia and close the first round against Scotland on June 24 in Miami.
With Carlo Ancelotti at the helm and a generation led by Vinícius Junior and RaphinhaBrazil will seek to regain international prominence and fight for a new world crown.
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