CONMEBOL · Group C
Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group C opponents
Brazil plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Brazil fixtures
Brazil in the tournament
Brazil arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #5 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 91/100. CONMEBOL (South America) sends 6 teams. Brazil and Argentina are the historical heavyweights, having won 7 of the 22 World Cups between them.
The 48-team format puts Brazil in Group C with Morocco, Haiti, Scotland. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #35, with Brazil the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Brazil squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 18, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti's first World Cup squad in international management. Neymar returns at 34 after 2.5 years out with an ACL injury -- almost certainly his last World Cup. Vinicius Jr, the 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up, leads the attack alongside Raphinha. The big absence is 41-year-old Thiago Silva, who would have made a fifth World Cup. Brazil is chasing a sixth title after a 24-year drought -- their last win was 2002, also on North American soil (Korea/Japan).
Goalkeepers3
- Alisson(Liverpool)
- Ederson(Fenerbahçe)
- Weverton(Grêmio)
Defenders9
- MarquinhosCaptain(Paris Saint-Germain)
- Danilo Luiz(Flamengo)Veteran right-back (not to be confused with Danilo Santos in midfield)
- Alex Sandro(Flamengo)
- Gabriel Magalhães(Arsenal)
- Bremer(Juventus)
- Wesley(Roma)First World Cup call-up
- Roger Ibañez(Al-Ahli)
- Douglas Santos(Zenit Saint Petersburg)
- Léo Pereira(Flamengo)First World Cup call-up
Midfielders5
- Casemiro(Manchester United)Senior leadership role alongside captain Marquinhos
- Lucas Paquetá(Flamengo)
- Bruno Guimarães(Newcastle United)
- Fabinho(Al-Ittihad)
- Danilo Santos(Botafogo)Botafogo midfielder (different player from defender Danilo Luiz)
Forwards9
- Neymar(Santos)Brazil's all-time top scorer (79 goals); returning at 34 after 2.5 years out with an ACL injury; likely his last World Cup
- Vinícius Júnior(Real Madrid)2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up
- Raphinha(Barcelona)
- Gabriel Martinelli(Arsenal)
- Matheus Cunha(Manchester United)
- Endrick(Lyon)On loan from Real Madrid
- Luiz Henrique(Zenit Saint Petersburg)
- Igor Thiago(Brentford)First World Cup call-up
- Rayan(Bournemouth)First World Cup call-up; 19-year-old wonderkid
Sources: FourFourTwo, ESPN, Sports Illustrated. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
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Frequently asked questions about Brazil
When does Brazil play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Brazil plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 13, 2026. The opener is against MAR. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Brazil in at the World Cup 2026?
Brazil is in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, Scotland. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Brazil's FIFA ranking?
Brazil entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #5 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 10 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Brazil win the World Cup 2026?
Brazil's pre-tournament strength rating is 91/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are among the title favourites alongside the other top-strength sides. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.