Ancelotti Announces Brazil Squad for Friendlies vs France and Croatia – Neymar Left Out, Endrick Returns
Ancelotti Announces Brazil Squad for Friendlies Against France and Croatia
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has officially announced the latest squad for the Brazil national football team ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against the France national football team and the Croatia national football team during the March FIFA international window.
The matches will take place in the United States and will serve as important preparation games for Brazil as the team begins building toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Neymar Absent, Endrick Returns
One of the biggest talking points in the squad is the continued absence of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who has been left out for the second consecutive call-up. His omission raises further questions about his role in the national team moving forward and his potential involvement in the 2026 World Cup.
On the other hand, young striker Endrick, currently a Real Madrid player on loan at Olympique Lyon, has returned to the squad. The team also includes several prominent attacking talents such as Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.
Additionally, three defenders from Flamengo have been included: Alex Sandro, Danilo, and Léo Pereira.
Brazil Squad for the March International Window
Goalkeepers
- Alisson Becker – Liverpool
- Bento – Al Nassr
- Ederson – Fenerbahçe
Defenders
- Alex Sandro – Flamengo
- Bremer – Juventus
- Danilo – Flamengo
- Douglas Santos – Zenit Saint Petersburg
- Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal
- Roger Ibañez – Al Ahli Saudi
- Léo Pereira – Flamengo
- Marquinhos – Paris Saint‑Germain
- Wesley – Roma
Midfielders
- Andrey Santos – Chelsea
- Casemiro – Manchester United
- Danilo – Botafogo
- Fabinho – Al Ittihad
- Gabriel Sara – Galatasaray
Forwards
- Endrick – Lyon
- Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal
- Igor Thiago – Brentford
- Luis Henrique – Zenit
- Matheus Cunha – Manchester United
- Raphinha – Barcelona
- Ryan – Bournemouth
- Vinícius Júnior – Real Madrid
Brazil Friendly Match Schedule
Brazil will begin its international friendlies against France on March 26 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. The Seleção will then face Croatia on March 31 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
These matches will provide Ancelotti with an opportunity to assess player performances and test tactical options as Brazil continues its preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
