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Ancelotti announces Brazil’s starting XI for friendly clash against Panama
Priya Nambiar | June 1, 2026 6:10 AM CST

The Brazilian national football team has officially announced its starting lineup for Sunday’s friendly encounter with Panama at the iconic Maracanã Stadium.

This fixture will serve as Brazil’s final home match before the squad travels to the United States to pursue their quest for a historic sixth World Cup title.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will be without four key players — Neymar, who remains sidelined due to injury, along with Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Gabriel Martinelli, all of whom featured in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final.

The confirmed Brazil lineup is as follows: Alisson; Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior, and Raphinha.

📸 Photo credit: Mauro Pimentel - AFP


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