Since being knocked out of the Copa América, Brazil has looked forward to a crucial rebound in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. They’re set to play Ecuador in Curitiba on September 6, followed by a match against Paraguay in Asunción on September 10. Sitting in sixth place with only seven points, these games will define Brazil.
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Everyone’s eyes are on Coach Dorival Júnior, who hasn’t yet announced his pick of 23 players for these matches. According to FIFA, he needs to lock in his roster 10 days before training starts, which means he has until next Friday—the clock’s ticking, as training begins September 2.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hasn’t spilled the beans on when Dorival will release the names. However, the clubs with players in the running got their notices by the August 17 deadline.
With the team’s comeback on the line, Brazilian fans and the football world are eager to see which players will make the squad and aim to turn their luck around in the qualifiers.
