Brazil Eye Record Sixth FIFA World Cup Crown with Powerful 2026 Squad

A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.

Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.

Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.

Five-time world champions Brazil enter FIFA World Cup 2026 determined to reclaim football's biggest prize. The Seleção boasts a star-studded squad featuring experienced leaders Neymar Junior, Casemiro, Alisson and Marquinhos alongside a new generation of attacking talent led by Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Endrick and Gabriel Martinelli. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Brazil will once again be among the favorites to lift the iconic trophy and add a sixth World Cup title to their legendary history.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers
Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders
Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhees, Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos, Wesley
Midfielders
Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Lucas Paqueta
Forwards
Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar Junior, Raphinha, Rayan, Vinicius Junior