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Brazil considers top World Cup XI ahead of 2026 tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Brazil considers top World Cup XI ahead of 2026 tournament

Summary

Brazil is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a proposed starting XI featuring key players like Alisson Becker, Casemiro, and Vinícius Júnior. The team has struggled in recent tournaments, last winning the World Cup in 2002. Under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, there is renewed hope as he brings experience and calm to the squad. The selection process highlights the depth of talent available, while fitness concerns around Neymar add an element of uncertainty. Brazil aims to return to its former dominant status in the competition they historically excel at.

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•Alisson Becker is the favored goalkeeper if fit.
•Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães are key figures in midfield.
•Vinícius Júnior is considered the star player.
•Neymar's fitness remains a crucial concern.
•The team last won the World Cup in 2002.

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Brazil has gone into enough recent World Cups with talent, expectation and history on their shoulders, but have failed to do anything of note with this generation of players. The most decorated country in tournament history has not won it since 2002, and their recent track record has been too patchy for anyone to pretend this is the old Brazil simply rolling through the door.
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