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Ancelotti says he has clear idea for Brazil lineup after Egypt win

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Ancelotti says he has clear idea for Brazil lineup after Egypt win

Summary

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he has a 'clear idea' of Brazil's lineup for their World Cup opener following a 2-1 victory over Egypt in Cleveland on June 6. This friendly served as Brazil's final preparation match before facing Morocco at MetLife Stadium next Saturday. Ancelotti praised players like Endrick, Vinicius Jr., and Raphinha, highlighting their combined efforts in creating chances during the game. He mentioned Wesley's injury, which occurred in the first half, as a concern but remained hopeful for his recovery in time for the tournament.

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•Brazil defeats Egypt 2-1 in a friendly match.
•Next match is against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
•Ancelotti highlights strong performances from Endrick, Vinicius Jr., and Raphinha.
•Wesley substituted in the first half due to injury; awaiting diagnosis.
•Brazil has five substitutions available for the World Cup.

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1:56 PMYahoo Sports — After win over Egypt, Ancelotti has ‘clear idea’ for Cup opener

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Coach Carlo Ancelotti said he already has a “clear idea” of Brazil’s lineup for its World Cup opener, after the 2-1 win over Egypt this Saturday in Cleveland: “I have the starting lineup to pl...
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