Brazil compete in Group Three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Record:
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World Cup winners in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002
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Copa América winners in 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, and 2019
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Confederations Cup winners in 1997, 2005, 2009, and 2013
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Last World Cup appearance: 2022
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FIFA ranking: 6
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Nickname: A Seleção
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Top clubs: Flamengo, Fluminense, São Paulo, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Botafogo, Santos
Qualification: Brazil endured an extremely difficult qualifying campaign, finishing fifth in South American qualifying — ten points behind rivals and leaders Argentina — suffering six defeats in 18 matches, including a humiliating 1–4 loss in Buenos Aires to the world champions.
Coach: After the disappointment of a quarter-final exit at Qatar 2022 against Croatia and the departure of Tite, Brazil went through a period of uncertainty with two interim coaches (Fernando Diniz and Dorival) before Carlo Ancelotti arrived. The esteemed Italian, who will turn 67 on June 10, embarks on his first World Cup experience as a national team manager after a glittering club career. His task is an enormous one — trying to lead Brazil to a sixth world title in a deeply complex situation with a squad that lacks certainty.
Star player: At 34, Neymar is far from his best and rarely free from recurring injuries. Yet despite his best years now likely behind him, the Santos striker remains an embodiment of what has defined the Brazilian player across decades — skill, creativity, and flair. Ancelotti, bowing to public pressure, eventually recalled the former Barcelona and PSG star to his squad after a two-year absence, despite the injury concerns. However, the all-time leading scorer for the Seleção may initially settle for a role from the bench, behind the prominent attacking duo of Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.
Ambitions: Brazil cannot enter any World Cup without thinking about the title. But given their current state, it will be necessary to wait and judge their opening performances — and in particular their group-stage meeting with Morocco — before forming a realistic picture of their potential.