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Brazil
Federative Republic of Brazil
Latest Scotland 0–3 Brazil · Group C
Title probability
13.6%
as of 2026-06-25
Overview
Brazil arrive at the 2026 World Cup chasing a sixth star and an end to a 24-year title drought. After a turbulent qualifying campaign, the Selecao have settled around a blend of European-hardened veterans and a thrilling new generation led by Vinicius Junior and the precocious Estevao.
With renewed structure and a clear identity, expectations are sky-high once more. This is a squad bursting with attacking riches but still seeking the defensive solidity and tournament composure that eluded them in Qatar.
Capital
Brasília
Population
215,300,000
Confederation
CONMEBOL
FIFA code
BRA
From Wikipedia
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is…
Source: Wikipedia →Squad
- 174caps
Alisson Becker
Liverpool · Commanding world-class shot-stopper
- 1234caps
Ederson
Manchester City · Elite distribution from the back
- 236caps
Bento
Al-Nassr · Rising third-choice keeper
- 258caps
Danilo
Flamengo · Versatile veteran leader
- 318caps
Gabriel Magalhaes
Arsenal · Dominant aerial centre-back
- 490caps
Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain · Captain and defensive anchor
- 67caps
Wendell
Porto · Attacking left-back option
- 138caps
Vanderson
Monaco · Energetic overlapping full-back
- 1436caps
Eder Militao
Real Madrid · Quick recovering defender
- 1512caps
Bremer
Juventus · Powerful ball-winning stopper
- 165caps
Carlos Augusto
Inter Milan · Reliable two-way left-back
- 536caps
Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United · Tireless midfield engine
- 810caps
Andre
Wolves · Disciplined holding midfielder
- 1050caps
Lucas Paqueta
West Ham United · Creative box-to-box playmaker
- 1135caps
Rodrygo
Real Madrid · Direct dribbling threat
- 178caps
Joao Gomes
Wolves · Aggressive ball-winner
- 1811caps
Gerson
Flamengo · Balanced central operator
- 207caps
Andreas Pereira
Fulham · Versatile creative spark
- 742caps
Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid · Electric game-changing winger
- 914caps
Endrick
Real Madrid · Precocious young striker
- 1940caps
Raphinha
Barcelona · Relentless goal-scoring winger
- 216caps
Estevao
Chelsea · Dazzling teenage talent
- 224caps
Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Powerful focal-point forward
Model
as of 2026-06-25Exp. points
7.00
Proj. finish
9.6
Seed Elo
2040
Title-probability trajectory
Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots
Matches
History
- 🏆
1994
Champions
1998
Runners-up
- 🏆
2002
Champions
2014
Fourth place
2022
Quarter-finals
Culture
Football culture
Football is a religion in Brazil, played barefoot on beaches and in favelas alike. The country has exported legends from Pele and Garrincha to Ronaldo and Neymar, and every generation expects its heroes to play with flair. Club rivalries like Flamengo against Fluminense ignite entire cities.
Did you know
- Brazil is the only country to play in every World Cup ever held.
- Pele remains the only player to win three World Cups.
- The Maracana once held nearly 200,000 fans for a single match.
- Brazil's iconic yellow shirt was adopted after the 1950 trauma in white.
- Coffee, carnival and football form the holy trinity of Brazilian life.