Brazil Names World Cup Squad: Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly Stars Included, Al-Nasr Goalkeeper Left Out

Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring two players from Middle Eastern clubs and notably omitting a goalkeeper from the Saudi league.

Fabinho, currently with Al-Ittihad Jeddah, and Roger Ibañez of Al-Ahly have earned spots on the "Seleção" for the tournament. However, Al-Nasr goalkeeper Pinto has been excluded from the final selection.

The goalkeeping contingent consists of Alisson, Ederson, and Everton, with the latter replacing Pinto in the squad.

Ancelotti's defensive lineup encompasses Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel, Ibañez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos, and Wesley.

The midfield roster features Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Danilo, Fabinho, and Lucas Paquetá, while the attacking options include Andric, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Rafinha, Ryan, and Vinicius Junior.

Brazil will compete in Group C of the tournament, sharing the group with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.