Overview
- The announcement is scheduled for 15:00 Brasília time at CBF headquarters in Rio with live coverage on CBF TV via YouTube.
- Brazil will face South Korea in Seoul on October 10 and Japan in Tokyo on October 14 as part of World Cup preparation.
- Neymar is a confirmed absentee as he recovers from a grade‑2 rectus femoris injury and is expected back only in November.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Alisson is highly unlikely to play this weekend after thigh discomfort, casting doubt on his call‑up.
- Reports indicate expected absences for Marquinhos, Gerson and Raphinha, with possible call‑ups or returns including Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Igor Jesus and Joelinton.