Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Brazil’s final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Raphinha after another productive season with Barcelona. Raphinha will make his second World Cup appearance, having played for Brazil in 2022 in Qatar shortly after joining Barcelona. Brazil previously entered as favourites but were eliminated by Croatia in the quarter-finals. For 2026, expectations are higher as Ancelotti prepares the team to seriously contend for the trophy. Brazil are drawn in Group C with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. Raphinha scored 21 goals and provided eight assists in 33 appearances despite recurring physical issues, contributing to Barcelona winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. Ancelotti said selecting the squad was extremely difficult due to the high level of competition in Brazil.
"Carlo Ancelotti has officially confirmed Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and as expected, Raphinha has secured his place in the final list after another strong season with Barcelona. The Brazilian winger will now prepare for his second World Cup appearance of his career after previously representing his country during the 2022 tournament in Qatar shortly after arriving at Barcelona."
"Back then, Brazil entered the competition as one of the favourites but were eliminated by Croatia at the quarter-final stage. This time, however, expectations around Brazil feel even higher under Ancelotti, who is preparing the national side to challenge seriously for the biggest trophy in international football. Brazil have been placed in Group C alongside Morocco, Scotland and Haiti, as they begin their road towards another World Cup title."
"Despite dealing with recurring physical issues throughout the campaign, Raphinha still managed to produce impressive numbers for Barcelona under Hansi Flick. The Brazilian, so far in the 2025/26 season with one more match to play, has scored 21 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. His performances also played an important role in helping Barcelona secure both the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup, adding more silverware to an already successful period at the club."
"Following the squad announcement, Ancelotti admitted selecting the final 26 players had been extremely difficult because of the incredible level of competition available within Brazilian football. "It was very difficult to choose the 26 players because the competition in this country is so high.""
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