Brazil’s roster with Abner and Vanderson, but without Beraldo

“Brazil will be in the final of the 2026 World Cup. You can film me while I say that, I have no doubt”Dorival Júnior, coach of the Seleção, predicted last month. Considering the latest performances of his team, eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa América against Uruguay in July (0-0, 4-2 tab), beaten by Paraguay in September (1-0), and currently 5th in the South America zone for qualifying for the World Cup, we can at least recognize a form of courage in his predictions.

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Against Chile, on October 11, then against Peru, five days later, the Seleção will in any case have the opportunity to redeem its behavior among its supporters. As part of these two meetings, Dorival revealed this Friday the list of players selected. Without much surprise, the Madrid trio Vinicius, Endrick, Rodrygo, are present, as is Eder Militao, back after having to withdraw due to an injury last month.

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First for Abner

Among the surprises, we will note the first call-up of the left side of Olympique Lyonnais, Abner, author of a good start to the season with his new club. The Monegasque Vanderson, already called up in the past, is also summoned for these two meetings, as is the ex-Marseillais Gerson. On the other hand, Lucas Beraldo, who had been at the rally in September, but without playing, was left out in favor of Bremer.

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For the rest, former Lyonnais Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes are logically invited, as are Raphinha and Savinho, excellent with Barça and Manchester City. Luiz Henrique from Botafogo (who could join OL in January) is renewed, but not the young Estevao known as ‘Messinho’, the 17-year-old prodigy who will join Chelsea in the coming months. Latest “surprises” in attack: the call-up of Igor Jesus, 23-year-old striker from Botafogo, and the return of Gabriel Martinelli.

The full list:

Guardians : Alisson, Ederson, Bento

Defenders : Danilo, Vanderson, Abner, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Militao, Bremer, Arana

Environments: Paqueta, André, Guimaraes, Gerson, Joao Gomes

Attackers: Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Rodrygo, Igor Jesus, Luiz Henrique, Martinelli, Raphinha, Savinho