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Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Squad: All 26 Players Named
Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
Brazil's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (named by Carlo Ancelotti on 18 May 2026), every player introduced by position. Neymar returns; Rodrygo, Estêvão and Militão miss out injured.
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Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
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On 18 May 2026, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti named his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ancelotti is the first foreign coach ever to lead Brazil at a World Cup, and since taking charge in May 2025 he had framed the year as one of "observation and evaluation." Brazil are in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Below is every one of the 26 players, grouped by position, with the main talking points. Each card links to the player's profile page.
Brazil's individual quality is among the best at the tournament, but the key question is how much team structure Ancelotti can install in a short window. Balancing the wings of Vinícius and Raphinha with link play from Neymar and Matheus Cunha — and the defensive equilibrium of Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães — will define whether Brazil look like genuine favourites.
Alisson Becker is the first-choice keeper, locking down the back with reliable shot-stopping and distribution.
Marquinhos organises the back line, reading the game and starting the build-up as the team's defensive backbone.
Casemiro sits at the base of midfield, anchoring the team with experience and reading of the game.
Bruno Guimarães provides the energy and passing to link defence and attack.
Vinícius Júnior is the focal point of the attack, making the difference from the left flank.
Back in the squad, Neymar brings creativity and end product.
Raphinha contributes goals and assists from the right and through the middle.
GK: Alisson Becker / Ederson / Weverton
DF: Marquinhos / Gabriel Magalhães / Alex Sandro / Danilo / Bremer / Ibañez / Léo Pereira / Douglas Santos / Wesley
MF: Casemiro / Bruno Guimarães / Lucas Paquetá / Danilo (Botafogo) / Fabinho
FW: Vinícius Júnior / Neymar / Raphinha / Matheus Cunha / Gabriel Martinelli / Endrick / Rayan / Luiz Henrique / Igor Thiago
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Carlo Ancelotti named the 26 players on 18 May 2026.
He regained fitness in early 2026, earning his first call-up under Ancelotti — his first national-team appearance in about two years and seven months.
Through injury. Along with defender Éder Militão, they were ruled out by recent injuries.
Group C, with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.