Brazil announce Squad for India, Australia Friendlies: Vinicius Jr, Gabriel, Bruno Guimaraes headline Selecao Team

Brazil have officially announced their squad for the upcoming international friendlies as Carlo Ancelotti begins another important phase of his tenure as Selecao head coach. Vinicius Jr. headlines the squad while several other big names such as Endrick, Bruno Guimaraes all have been named in the team.

The 26-member squad is Ancelotti's first selection since Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and offers an early indication of his plans for the next four-year cycle. The Italian is expected to combine established stars with younger players as Brazil begin preparations for the 2030 World Cup.

Brazil's Upcoming Friendlies

Brazil have three international friendlies scheduled across the September and October windows.

Australia vs Brazil, September 25: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.

Australia vs Brazil, September 29: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

India vs Brazil, October 3: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.

The India fixture will be a landmark occasion, with the two nations set to meet for the first time in a senior men's international.

Brazil Squad for India, Australia Friendlies

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Otavio (Cruzeiro), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba)

Defenders: Artur Dias (Atlético Paranaense), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Jair (Nottingham Forest), Marquinhos (PSG), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Mauro Junior (PSV), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (AS Roma)

Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Forwards: Endrick (Real Madrid), Estevao (Chelsea), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)

Ancelotti Begins Brazil's New Cycle

Ancelotti's selection comes at a significant point for Brazil following their disappointing World Cup campaign. The Selecao were eliminated in the last 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.

The former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager is now tasked with rebuilding Brazil ahead of the next World Cup cycle. Players such as Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Bruno Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Marquinhos are all added in the squad for the matches.

Chelsea's Estevao and Real Madrid forward Endrick are among the emerging stars attracting attention, while Ancelotti has also shown an interest in players from Brazil's domestic league.

A few names based at Brazilian clubs are also included, as the goalkeeping department entirely comes from South American club backgrounds.