International Football · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Raphinha favourite to succeed Marquinhos as Brazil captain
Carlo Ancelotti must choose between Raphinha and Bruno Guimarães for the captaincy armband in the second friendly against Australia.
By Editorial team
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is testing new Brazilian leadership ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Raphinha, Barcelona captain, is the favourite to inherit the armband from Marquinhos, who remained on the bench. Bruno Guimarães, former Newcastle captain, represents a solid alternative. This decision by the Italian manager, facing Australia on Tuesday in Brisbane, will clarify the captain hierarchy for the next cycle.