Endrick fails to secure starting spot for Brazil in World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Endrick, Brazil's 19-year old forward, remains on the bench in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite being included in the roster, he did not play in Brazil's opening 1-1 draw against Morocco and hasn't started in the second match against Haiti. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti cited a strategy that favors Matheus Cunha and confirmed Endrick will be brought on at an opportune moment. He praised Endrick's talent, indicating he will play an important role in the tournament ahead.
- •Endrick is on Brazil's World Cup roster but has not started yet.
- •Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco in their tournament opener.
- •Endrick is benched again in the match against Haiti.
- •Matheus Cunha is preferred as the starting forward over Endrick.
- •Carlo Ancelotti plans to use Endrick when the moment is right.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Is Endrick playing in the World Cup? Why Brazil's 19-year old phenom isn't starting
"Carlo Ancelotti isn't making the fanbase happy.
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