Attacking threat
Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Brazil.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Rodrygo
Rodrygo gives Brazil balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Bruno Guimaraes
Bruno Guimaraes anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Brazil look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Brazil shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Brazil 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2018 · Nike
A very pure return to classic yellow with restrained detailing.
2022 · Nike
Jaguar-inspired sleeve graphics made this one of Nike’s bolder Brazil designs.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle Brazil shirt, carrying the expectation of a sixth star.
FAQ
Who is in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Bruno Guimaraes, with Carlo Ancelotti as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Brazil head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Carlo Ancelotti leads Brazil into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Brazil squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.