Brazil Arrives in New Jersey With Full 26‑Player Squad and Begins On‑Site World Cup Prep

Overview

• The Brazil delegation flew from Rio to Newark and, arriving Tuesday, completed its 26‑player group in New Jersey before holding the first on‑site training session.
• Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli joined the squad after the Champions League final and were integrated into team work in the United States.
• Coach Carlo Ancelotti led the initial U.S. training aimed at preparing the group for a final warm‑up match against Egypt on June 6 and the World Cup opener versus Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
• Local police restricted journalists from accessing Brazil’s hotel in Basking Ridge, saying the property is private, and the team’s U.S. sessions are being staged with limited media access.
• The broader build‑up saw multiple nations confirm 26‑player lists, Australia and Paraguay among them, while DataFutebol reports a record 32 players from the Campeonato Brasileiro were called to the 2026 World Cup.