Brazil squad begins to gather in Orlando for first fixtures of 2026

Brazil squad begins to gather in Orlando for first fixtures of 2026 Simone Montanaro embraces Bremer at the Brazilian National Team's hotel in Orlando Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF The Brazilian National Team began gathering in Orlando, United States, this Saturday (22) for the first commitments of this year. Out of the 26 players called up, the delegation already has 11 athletes in the city: Danilo, Igor Thiago, Rayan, Bento, Fabinho, Léo Pereira, Ibañez, Andrey, João Pedro, Ederson, and Bremer. Marquinhos and Gabriel Sara will arrive later tonight.

Starting this Sunday (23), the team will begin preparations for the friendly matches against France and Croatia. The training sessions, led by coach Carlo Ancelotti and his staff, will take place at ESPN WWSC, which served as the base for the team during the 2024 Copa América. The only activity outside this training center will be on the eve of the match against Croatia, on the 30th, at the Camping World Stadium, the venue for the game.

Bento greets João Pedro at the Brazilian National Team's hotel in Orlando Credits: Rafael Ribeiro Since the squad announcement by Ancelotti, the list of 26 players has undergone a change: goalkeeper Hugo Souza from Corinthians was called up to replace Alisson, who was injured while playing for Liverpool. Next Thursday (26), Brazil will make its 2026 debut in the world classic against the French at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, at 5 PM (Brasília time). They will face Croatia at 9 PM on the 31st at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Facing two strong teams from the European continent, they will conclude the series of friendlies before the final call-up for the World Cup, scheduled for May 18. João Pedro and Taffarel at the hotel where the Brazilian National Team is based in Orlando Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF Check out the schedule for the friendlies against France and Croatia: March 23 - Monday Training at 6 PM at ESPN WWSC March 24 – Tuesday Press conference at 2:30 PM at the team's hotel Training at 6 PM at ESPN WWSC March 25 - Wednesday Press conference at 9:15 AM at the team's hotel Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC Afternoon flight to Boston March 26 - Thursday Friendly match against France at 5 PM at Gillette Stadium Return flight to Orlando at night March 27 - Friday Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC March 28 – Saturday Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC Press conference at 3:30 PM at the team's hotel March 29 - Sunday Training at 12 PM at ESPN WWSC Press conference at 3:30 PM at the team's hotel March 30 - Monday Press conference at 10:45 AM at Camping World Stadium Training at 12 PM at Camping World Stadium March 31 - Tuesday Friendly match against Croatia at 9 PM at Camping World Stadium April 1 – Wednesday Release of players and technical staff *The times are in Brasília time This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.