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Coach Fernando Diniz calls up Brazil squad for qualifying matches

Brazil will face Colombia, in Barranquilla, and Argentina, in Maracanã

Agência Brasil - Rio de Janeiro

Published on 07/11/2023 - 09:44

Agência Brasil - Rio de Janeiro

fernando diniz, seleção brasileira — © Joilson Marconne/CBF/Direitos Reservados

On Monday afternoon (Nov. 6), coach Fernando Diniz called up the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. The list features new additions, including midfielder Douglas Luiz and forwards Pepê, João Pedro, Endrick, and Paulinho, all of whom have been called up for the first time by the Brazilian coach.

"The games are difficult. Argentina are the reigning world champions, boasting one of the greatest players in history and other outstanding talents. Colombia has also emerged as a strong team on the world stage in recent decades, with several key players in European leagues. Playing in Barranquilla is always very challenging," Fernando Diniz noted.

The match against the Colombian national team is scheduled for November 16 in Barranquilla, marking the fifth round of qualifiers. Five days later, Brazil will face Argentina at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã stadium.

Friendly match against England

Additionally, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday that the Brazilian national team will play a friendly match against England on March 23, 2024, at Wembley Stadium.

List of called-up players:

Goalkeepers: Alisson - Liverpool (England), Ederson - Manchester City (England), and Lucas Perri - Botafogo.

Full-backs: Emerson - Tottenham (England), Renan Lodi - Olympique (France), and Carlos Augusto - Inter Milan (Italy).

Defenders: Bremer - Juventus (Italy), Gabriel Magalhães - Arsenal (England), Marquinhos - PSG (France), and Nino - Fluminense.

Midfielders: André - Fluminense, Bruno Guimarães - Newcastle (England), Douglas Luiz - Aston Villa (England), Joelinton - Newcastle (England), Raphael Veiga - Palmeiras, and Rodrygo - Real Madrid (Spain).

Strikers: Endrick - Palmeiras, Gabriel Jesus - Arsenal (England), Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal (England), Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid (Spain), João Pedro - Brighton (England), Paulinho - Atlético-MG, Pepê - Porto (Portugal), and Raphinha - Barcelona (Spain).