Left-back Renan Lodi, from Olympique de Marseille, and right-back Vanderson, from Monaco, were withdrawn from the Brazilian National Team, following conversations between the team’s doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, and the clubs’ respective medical departments.
To take their place, the national team coach, Fernando Diniz, called up Carlos Augusto, from Inter Milan, and Yan Couto, from Girona.
Brazil’s next games will be against Venezuela, on October 12th, in Cuiabá, and against Uruguay, on the 17th of the same month, in Montevideo, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
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Full list of Brazil’s players for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the players selected by Fernando Diniz:
Goalkeepers:
1. Alisson – Liverpool (England)
2. Ederson – Manchester City (England)
3. Lucas Perri – Botafogo
Defenders:
1. Carlos Augusto – Inter Milan (Italy)
2. Guilherme Arana – Atlético Mineiro (Brazil)
3. Danilo – Juventus (Italy)
4. Yan Couto – Girona (Italy)
5. Bremer – Juventus (Italy)
6. Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal (England)
7. Marquinhos – PSG (France)
8. Nino – Fluminense (Brazil)
Midfielders:
1. André – Fluminense (Brazil)
2. Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle (England)
3. Casemiro – Manchester United (England)
4. Gerson – Flamengo (Brazil)
5. Raphael Veiga – Palmeiras (Brazil)
Attackers:
1. Gabriel Jesus – Arsenal (England)
2. Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid (Spain)
3. Richarlison – Tottenham (England)
4. Rodrygo – Real Madrid (Spain)
5. Neymar – Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
6. Matheus Cunha – Wolverhampton (England)
7. Raphinha – Barcelona (Spain)
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