Brazil World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Brazil World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Brazil match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Brazil will play in Group C and opens group play against Morocco before facing Haiti and Scotland.

🇧🇷 Brazil Team Overview

Brazil enters World Cup 2026 as one of the strongest teams in the tournament and is always among the favorites. The squad combines top-level attacking talent, experienced defenders, and a deep player pool across Europe and South America.

Confederation: CONMEBOL
Group: Group C
Head coach: Dorival Júnior
Nickname: Seleção

📅 Brazil Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 13, 2026	Brazil vs Morocco	6:00 PM	New York / New Jersey	MetLife Stadium
June 19, 2026	Brazil vs Haiti	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Lincoln Financial Field
June 24, 2026	Scotland vs Brazil	6:00 PM	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Brazil Projected Squad

This projected Brazil squad is based on the current senior player pool and recent international selections. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Alisson
Ederson
Bento

🛡️ Defenders

Danilo
Marquinhos
Éder Militão
Gabriel Magalhães
Guilherme Arana
Wendell
Yan Couto
Bremer

⚙️ Midfielders

Bruno Guimarães
Casemiro
Lucas Paquetá
Douglas Luiz
João Gomes
André

🎯 Forwards

Vinícius Júnior
Rodrygo
Raphinha
Richarlison
Endrick
Gabriel Martinelli
Savinho

🧑‍🏫 Brazil Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Dorival Júnior
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Brazil confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Brazil Players To Watch

Vinícius Júnior – one of the most dangerous wingers in the world and a major attacking threat.
Rodrygo – quick, technical, and capable of scoring or creating in big moments.
Bruno Guimarães – an important midfield presence who helps control the game.
Marquinhos – a defensive leader with major tournament experience.
Alisson – one of the top goalkeepers in international football.
Endrick – a young attacking talent with huge upside heading into the tournament.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Alisson
DEF: Danilo, Marquinhos, Éder Militão, Guilherme Arana
MID: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá
FWD: Rodrygo, Richarlison, Vinícius Júnior

🏆 Brazil World Cup History

Brazil is the most successful nation in men’s World Cup history, with five titles. Every tournament begins with Brazil viewed as one of the main contenders to lift the trophy.

📊 Brazil Group Information

Brazil is in Group C alongside:

Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland

View Group C Schedule

🔗 More Brazil World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Brazil federation website:

Brazil Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.