CBF confirms final call-up of the Brazilian team by Ancelotti next Monday By Carolina Costa
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Seleção Brasileira starts the final countdown to Copa from Mundo. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce the 26 players called up next Monday, May 18th. The event is scheduled for 5pm, on Museu of Amanhã, on Rio of Janeiro. The list defines the group that will seek the sixth championship in the tournament hosted by México, Estados Unidos and Canadá.
The CBF has already sent Fifa the pre-list with 55 names. Desse group will be the 26 athletes who will compete in the Mundial, scheduled to start on June 13th. Brasil is in Grupo C and faces Marrocos in the debut.
Local and time confirmed for announcement
The call takes place in a symbolic space in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. Convidados, journalists and sponsors follow the moment. Ancelotti will reveal the names one by one during the event. The choice follows technical, physical and current fitness criteria of the players.
The Italian coach has been in charge of Seleção since the previous cycle. Ele defined the team’s base in recent squads for friendlies. Agora, the final decision cuts almost half of the pre-list sent.
Dúvidas mark key team positions
The attack concentrates much of the attention. Neymar appears on the pre-list of 55 names. The Santos player is recovering from long injuries and looking for rhythm in the game. Ausências’s recent appearances of Rodrygo and Estevão, both injured, increase the debate about the number 10 shirt.
- Rodrygo suffered an injury to Real Madrid and is out
- Estevão, from Chelsea, had a serious muscle problem and was removed from the pre-list
- Neymar began conservative treatment and remains under evaluation
In terms of goal, the dispute remains open. Ederson, from Fenerbahçe, is not going through a great phase. Alisson, from Liverpool, recovers from muscle injury. Weverton, from Grêmio, gained strength from experience in previous cycles and consistent performance. Bento, from Al-Nassr, had a recent failure that counts against him.
Preparação after the announcement
Those called up will perform at the end of May at Granja Comary, at Teresópolis. Antes debuts in Copa, Seleção competes in two friendlies. The first is May 31st, against Panamá. The second takes place on June 6, against Egito.
The technical committee analyzes performance, physical condition and chemistry. Ancelotti prioritizes balance between experience and youth. Jogadores as well as Vinicius Júnior, Raphinha and Endrick appear as consolidated pieces in the pre-list.
Grupo C and initial opponents
Brasil faces Marrocos in Mundial’s first match. Depois come Haiti and Escócia. The table requires specific preparation for different styles of play. The CBF reinforces logistical and medical planning for the long period of concentration.
Expectativa around the final roster
Monday’s announcement ends months of speculation. Torcedores awaits the official definition. Seleção seeks to regain prominence after irregular results in recent cycles. Ancelotti has autonomy to make the final choices within the pre-list sent.
