🇧🇷 Very alternative squad: Ancelotti names call-ups with surprises

The coach of the Brazilian National Team, Carlo Ancelotti, announced the 23 players called up for the matches against Chile and Bolivia, for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

And the list released this Monday (25) has SEVERAL new names, such as Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, and Kaio Jorge (see below).

There are NINE different names compared to the previous list: Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel Magalhães, Joelinton, Paquetá, João Pedro, Kaio Jorge, and Luiz Henrique.

As expected, Neymar (injured), Vini Jr (suspended for the first game), and Rodrygo are out, making room for the new additions.

Brazilian National Team Call-ups 🇧🇷

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Goalkeepers

• Alisson (Liverpool)
• Bento (Al-Nassr)
• Hugo Souza (Corinthians)

Defenders

• Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille)
• Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro)
• Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
• Marquinhos (PSG)

Full-backs

• Alex Sandro (Flamengo)
• Caio Henrique (Monaco)
• Douglas Santos (Zenit)
• Vanderson (Monaco)
• Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders

• Andrey Santos (Chelsea)
• Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)
• Casemiro (Manchester United)
• Joelinton (Newcastle)
• Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

Forwards

• Estêvão (Chelsea)
• Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
• João Pedro (Chelsea)
• Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
• Luiz Henrique (Zenit)
• Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
• Raphinha (Barcelona)
• Richarlison (Tottenham)

Already qualified for the World Cup, Brazil will face an already eliminated Chile and then a Bolivia fighting for a spot (at least in the playoffs).

Brazil vs. Chile will be on September 4, a Thursday, at 9:30 PM, at Maracanã.

Bolivia vs. Brazil will be on September 9, a Tuesday, at 8:30 PM, in Bolivia.

The team will gather next Monday (1), at Granja Comary.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The draw will take place on December 5.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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