Overview

• The coach said the list prioritizes evaluating players he does not know personally, citing familiarity with Vinícius and Rodrygo and leaving Neymar out due to a new injury.
• Brazil, already through to the 2026 World Cup, hosts Chile on September 4 at the Maracanã before visiting Bolivia on September 9 in El Alto at 4,100 meters.
• The 23 includes first-time call-ups such as Kaio Jorge and a return for Lucas Paquetá after a long absence during investigations into alleged betting-fraud complicity.
• Vinícius must serve a one-match suspension for accumulated yellow cards, making him unavailable for Chile and eligible only for the Bolivia game.
• Established names like Alisson, Marquinhos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Raphinha and Richarlison are included, and October friendlies against Japan and South Korea will begin shaping the World Cup roster.