Football powerhouse Brazil announced their 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Monday.
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil are the most successful team in the history of the competition but have not won the most-coveted national trophy since 2002.
The Selecao suffered quarter-final exits in 2006, 2010 and 2018, while they had to settle for the fourth spot in 2014 after a tournament to forget.
However, with the tournament in Qatar starting on November 20, it’s up to the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and more to end the Selecao’s drought and finally bring home the trophy once more.
They will first have to find their way past Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon, however, before bigger tests likely await in the knockout stages.
Brazil have no shortage of options in defence. And there is possibly even more strength in depth in midfield and their wealth of options up front is another reason why they are one of the pre-tournament favourites.
It’s fair to say that plenty of coaches will be envious of Brazil’s attack in Qatar.
Neymar is the star name in the squad and should be leading the line, with Vinicius Junior and Raphinha bombing down the flanks in support.
Then expect the experience of Thiago Silva and Marquinhos at the back, with Alex Sandro and Danilo to take up the full-back positions.
Casemiro should power the engine in the middle alongside Fred and Lucas Paqueta. Alisson completes the starting XI in between the sticks.
See the full Brazil squad for the 2022 World Cup below:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras).
Centre-backs: Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Bremer (Juventus).
Full-backs: Danilo (Juventus), Dani Alves (Pumas), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Alex Sandro (Juventus).
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Ribeiro (Flamengo).
Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Vinicius (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham), Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Pedro (Flamengo).
