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
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.
- •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.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar fan police officer and CBF museum visit mark AeroBRA, watch 📹
"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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