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Brazil national team departs for 2026 World Cup in the US

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:19 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Brazil national team departs for 2026 World Cup in the US
Summary

The Brazil national soccer team left Rio de Janeiro on June 1, 2026, for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Twenty-three players and Carlo Ancelotti's coaching staff boarded a VIP aircraft at Galeão Airport. Neymar received cheers from fans as he exited the team bus, and a police officer presented him with a Flamengo shirt to sign. The squad made a quick stop at the CBF museum to view the World Cup trophy. Brazil's final friendly is set for June 6 against Egypt in Cleveland before starting World Cup play against Morocco on June 13.

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  • •Brazil national team departs for the US on June 1.
  • •Players include Neymar, Marquinhos, and Gabriel Martinelli.
  • •Last friendly match is against Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland.
  • •First World Cup match is against Morocco on June 13.
  • •Brazil visits CBF museum to admire World Cup trophy.
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On Monday (1), the Brazil national team departed for the United States to compete in the 2026 World Cup.The 23 called-up players and Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff left the hotel in Barra da Tijuc...

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