Brazil 2026: Domestic Championship stars in first squad call

For his first squad selection of the 2026 cycle, Carlo Ancelotti called up ten players from the Brazilian Championship, including Samuel Lino and Pedro from Flamengo leading the way. The coach justifies this choice by better physical preparation: the local calendar is ahead of other leagues, particularly in Europe where the season is just beginning. Brazil will face Australia twice, then India in October, before a Championship break.