Coach Carlo Ancelotti names Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced a 26-man Brazil squad on Wednesday for upcoming international friendlies against Australia and India. The roster marks the first selection for the team following the conclusion of the World Cup. Ten players from the squad currently compete in Brazilian football leagues, while the remaining members play for international clubs. The schedule includes two matches against Australia on September 25 and 29, hosted in Townsville and Brisbane respectively. Brazil will conclude the series with their first-ever match against India on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This selection process follows the team’s recent World Cup campaign and precedes the upcoming friendly slate.
- •Coach Carlo Ancelotti selected 26 players for the upcoming international matches.
- •Brazil faces Australia twice in late September at stadiums in Townsville and Brisbane.
- •The team plays its first-ever match against India on October 3 in Kolkata.
- •Ten players on the current roster are based in Brazilian club leagues.
- 9:03 PMESPN Soccer — Ancelotti names new-look Brazil squad after WC failure
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil squad named for friendlies against Australia and India
"Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up a total of 26 players this Wednesday (9) for Brazil’s first matches after the World Cup. Ten of them play in Brazilian football. He announced the list at the headquar...
"Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil's national team on Wednesday by announcing a squad with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 9, 2026, 9:03 PMAncelotti names new-look Brazil squad after WC failure
Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil's national team on Wednesday by announcing a squad with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:41 PMBrazil squad named for friendlies against Australia and India
Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up a total of 26 players this Wednesday (9) for Brazil’s first matches after the World Cup. Ten of them play in Brazilian football. He announced the list at the headquar...
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