
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil arrive as one of the leading favourites for the 2026 World Cup. The headline story is Neymar's return after two years and seven months away from the national team. Vinícius Júnior is the primary attacking threat, while Endrick and Igor Thiago compete for the centre-forward berth. The absences of Rodrygo and Militão through injury are significant, but the squad has genuine depth. Group C matches will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Morocco are the most dangerous opponent in the group stage.