The qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup are about to begin, and all the South American teams are preparing in the best possible way for the first double-header competition.
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Brazil is one of the strong candidates to secure one of the six and a half spots up for grabs. That's why they didn't want to rest on their laurels and announced on their social media the players called up by coach Fernando Diniz for the matches against Bolivia and the Peruvian national team.
This list of 23 players is led by Neymar, who becomes the first Brazilian to be called up from the Saudi Arabian League; and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. One of the main absences is that of Eder Militao, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his left knee.
Peru vs Brazil: date and time of the match
The Peru and Brazil teams will face each other on the second matchday of the qualifiers on Tuesday, September 12th at the National Stadium, starting at 9:00 PM.
Brazilian national team: list of 23 call-ups
- Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Bento (Athletico Paranaense)
- Fullbacks: Danilo (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Olympique de Marseille), Vanderson (Monaco), Caio Henrique (Monaco)
- Center-backs: Marquinhos (PSG), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibañez (Al Ahli), Nino (Fluminense)
- Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Joelinton (Newcastle), André (Fluminense), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Veiga (Palmeiras)
- Forwards: Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Neymar (Al Hilal), Richarlison (Tottenham), Martinelli (Arsenal), and Antony (Manchester United)