Brazil World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Brazil are one of the biggest favourites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, competing in Group D alongside Switzerland, Colombia, and Ecuador. Here is everything you need to know about Brazil’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Brazil World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| FIFA Ranking | #6 |
| Group | Group D |
| Group Opponents | Switzerland, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Head Coach | Dorival Júnior |
| Star Player | Vinicius Jr. |
| World Cup Appearances | 22 |
| Best Result | Winners (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) |
Brazil 2026 World Cup Squad
Brazil named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Bento
Defenders: Danilo, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Wendell, Guilherme Arana, Alex Telles
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Gerson, Andreas Pereira, Raphinha
Forwards: Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, Gabriel Barbosa, Savinho, Pedro, Luiz Henrique
Brazil World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Brazil vs Ecuador | TBC |
| June 18 | Brazil vs Switzerland | TBC |
| June 23 | Brazil vs Colombia | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid’s electric winger is Brazil’s most dangerous player. At 24 years old this is his best chance yet at World Cup glory. His pace, dribbling and finishing make him one of the best players in the tournament.
Endrick
The 18-year-old Real Madrid forward is making his World Cup debut. Already considered one of the brightest young talents in world football, Endrick could be the breakout star of the entire tournament.
Rodrygo
Another Real Madrid attacker, Rodrygo brings creativity and big-game experience. He is expected to play a key supporting role alongside Vinicius Jr. in Brazil’s attack.
Brazil World Cup History
Brazil are the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles. They have appeared at every single World Cup since the tournament began in 1930 — the only nation to achieve this.
Their five World Cup victories came in 1958 (Sweden), 1962 (Chile), 1970 (Mexico), 1994 (USA), and 2002 (Japan/South Korea). The 2002 team featuring Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos is widely considered one of the greatest World Cup squads ever assembled.
Brazil’s worst World Cup moment came in 2014 on home soil, suffering a historic 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semifinal — a result known in Brazil as the Mineirazo.
Previous World Cup appearances: 1930, 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022
How Did Brazil Qualify?
Brazil qualified through CONMEBOL South American qualifying, finishing in the top positions of the 10-team round robin competition alongside Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay and Ecuador.
Brazil World Cup 2026 Prediction
Brazil are genuine contenders to win their sixth World Cup title. With Vinicius Jr. in the form of his life and a strong squad across all positions, they have the quality to go all the way. Group D is very manageable and Brazil should qualify comfortably for the knockout rounds.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Brazil at World Cup 2026.
Last updated: June 6, 2026. Source: FIFA official.
