Brazil Announce Squad for India Tour Featuring Vinicius and Raphinha

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced a 26-member squad for the international friendly matches against Australia and India.

The Seleção will play a friendly match against India in Kolkata on October 3. Before that, they will play two friendly matches against Australia.

Speaking during the squad announcement on Wednesday, Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti said, “Through these three friendly matches, we are going to begin a new journey for the Seleção, keeping our goals for the coming years, namely the 2028 Copa America and the 2030 World Cup, in mind.”

Vinicius Junior and Raphinha have been included in Brazil’s announced squad. They are joined by Marquinhos and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

Full 26-member Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco, Otavio.

Defenders: Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jair, Marquinhos, Matheuzinho, Mauro Junior, Vitor Reis and Wesley.

Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Breno Bidon, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo, Douglas Luiz and Gabriel Bontempo.

Forwards: Endrick, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Pedro, Raphinha, Ryan, Samuel Lino and Vinicius Junior.