Brazil name squad for historic match against India
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Brazil named a 26-player squad led by Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Marquinhos to face India in a historic first meeting at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on October 3. The list, announced by coach Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, mixes established stars such as Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes with younger players eligible for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Notable changes include the omission of World Cup goalkeepers Alisson, Ederson and Weverton, with Hugo Souza picked as first-choice. The fixtures in Australia and India are non-competitive but are being used to test form and build toward future tournaments like the 2030 World Cup.
Brazil selected a 26-player squad including Vinicius for the India friendly
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Brazil were eliminated by Norway in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Ancelotti named his first squad since that exit and arranged friendlies in Australia and India. The matches will let him test young players and plan for the 2028 Olympics…
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