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Ancelotti starts Igor Thiago and Paquetá against Egypt in friendly

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Ancelotti starts Igor Thiago and Paquetá against Egypt in friendly

Summary

Brazil's national soccer team, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, will feature Igor Thiago and Lucas Paquetá as starters in a friendly match against Egypt on Saturday, June 6, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Ancelotti aims to test a new tactical alternative before the World Cup. He confirmed that left-back Douglas Santos is also among the starters, with goalkeeper Weverton slated to play in the second half. The coach plans to make all 11 substitutions in the second period, aiming to manage players' workloads, especially those returning from injuries. Gabriel Magalhães might be rested due to fatigue following the Champions League final.

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•Brazil plays Egypt on June 6 at Huntington Bank Field.
•Ancelotti uses this match to test new tactical options.
•All 11 substitutions are planned for the second half.
•Igor Thiago and Paquetá scored in Brazil's previous match.
•Gabriel Magalhães may be rested due to fatigue.

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3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti starts Igor Thiago and Paquetá v Egypt to test “new option”

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Carlo Ancelotti announced Igor Thiago and Lucas Paquetá as starters for the Brazilian National Team in this Saturday’s (6) friendly against Egypt, during a press conference on Friday morning (5) in...
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