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Brazil at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide

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| BY Ben Chopping

Everything you need to know about Brazil ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.

Brazil wants the World Cup back, and so, they’ve hired their first foreign manager in decades. Carlo Ancelotti is one of the world’s best managers, and will see Group C as a fairly easy warm-up to the knockouts. With this team, Brazil should at least be targeting the Semi-Finals.

World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

Schedule	Teams and Fixtures
Opponents	Morocco, Haiti and Scotland
Match 1	Brazil vs Morocco — 13/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Match 2	Brazil vs Haiti — 20/06/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Match 3	Brazil vs Scotland — 24/06/2026 / venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida

Brazil 2026 World Cup FAQs:

Who is Brazil’s manager at the World Cup 2026?

Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil’s manager at the 2026 World Cup, having taken the job in May 2025.

How did Brazil qualify for the World Cup 2026?

Brazil achieved automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup by placing fifth in the CONMEBOL Qualification table.

Who are Brazil’s key players?

Brazil is teeming with world-class talents. Vinícius Junior headlines the attackers, Bruno Guimarães continues to be a huge contributor from midfield, and Arsenal’s Gabriel leads the backline.

What is Brazil’s World Cup history?

Brazil have been to every single World Cup, winning the tournament in 1958, 1962, 1994, and 2002. They came fourth in 2014, but haven’t breached the Quarter-Finals since.