Carlo Ancelotti Names First Brazil Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Carlo Ancelotti has picked his first Brazil national team squad. This marks a fresh start for the team as they get ready for important World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ancelotti officially became Brazil‘s head coach on May 26. He has chosen a mix of experienced stars and young talents for his first squad. This includes Manchester United’s Antony and Casemiro, Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, Inter’s Carlos Augusto, and Palmeiras’ young player Willian Estévão. The squad also has goalkeepers Alisson, Bento, and Hugo Sosa, plus defenders like Alex Sandro, Marquinhos, Danilo, Beraldo, Ortiz, Vanderson, and Wesley.

Brazil is trying to recover after a tough qualifying campaign. Ancelotti wants to make a big impact on the team before the 2026 World Cup in North America.

BRAZIL’S CURRENT FORM AND SQUAD CHANGES

This season has been tough for Brazil. Their inconsistent results have left them outside the automatic qualification spots in South America’s World Cup qualifiers. The inclusion of Carlos Augusto and promising player Willian Estévão shows Ancelotti’s plan to mix youth with experience.

Players like Casemiro bring needed leadership in midfield. The call-up of young talents like Andrey Santos suggests a focus on long-term rebuilding. Ancelotti comes from a successful time at Real Madrid, winning many trophies and coaching several Brazilian stars.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ANCELOTTI AND BRAZIL?

Brazil’s upcoming games are crucial. They play at home against Ecuador, who are just above them in the standings, and away against Paraguay, who are trying to move up from mid-table. Brazil needs to catch up with the top four teams in South America’s qualification race, so every point is important.

Ancelotti is under pressure to get results and help Brazil get back on track for the 2026 World Cup. How his new squad performs could define the start of his time with Brazil and set the tone for the team’s goal to become world champions again.