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Brazil — World Cup 2026
5× FIFA World Cup winner (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Group C · Model Elo 2075 · Founded 1916 · Estádio do Maracanã
Brazil are in Group C. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2075, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 5 group-stage fixtures.
About Brazil
Brazil are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group C. The national side was founded in 1916. They play home matches at the Estádio do Maracanã in Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which seats 78,838.
- Founded: 1916
- Home stadium: Estádio do Maracanã (capacity 78,838)
- Based in: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Official site: www.cbf.com.br
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Alisson Becker · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Liverpool -
1. Weverton · Goalkeeper · age 38 · Grêmio -
31. Ederson · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Fenerbahçe
Defenders
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3. Douglas Santos · Left-Back · age 32 · Zenit Saint Petersburg -
3. Bremer · Centre-Back · age 29 · Juventus -
3. Roger Ibañez · Centre-Back · age 27 · Al-Ahli -
4. Léo Pereira · Centre-Back · age 30 · Flamengo -
5. Marquinhos · Centre-Back · age 32 · Paris SG -
6. Gabriel Magalhães · Centre-Back · age 28 · Arsenal -
13. Danilo · Centre-Back · age 35 · Flamengo -
26. Alex Sandro · Left-Back · age 35 · Flamengo -
43. Wesley França · Right-Back · age 22 · Roma
Midfielders
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8. Fabinho · Defensive Midfield · age 32 · Al-Ittihad -
8. Danilo Santos · Central Midfield · age 25 · Botafogo -
18. Casemiro · Defensive Midfield · age 34 · Manchester United -
20. Lucas Paquetá · Attacking Midfield · age 28 · Flamengo -
39. Bruno Guimarães · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Newcastle United
Forwards
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7. Vinícius Júnior · Left Wing · age 26 · Real Madrid -
9. Endrick · Centre-Forward · age 20 · Lyon -
9. Igor Thiago · Centre-Forward · age 25 · Brentford -
10. Matheus Cunha · Centre-Forward · age 27 · Manchester United -
10. Neymar · Left Wing · age 34 · Santos -
11. Raphinha · Left Wing · age 29 · Barcelona -
11. Gabriel Martinelli · Left Wing · age 25 · Arsenal -
11. Luiz Henrique · Right Winger · age 25 · Zenit Saint Petersburg -
37. Rayan · Right Winger · age 20 · Bournemouth
Staff
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Carlo Ancelotti · Manager · age 67 · Brazil
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Brazil have played 1,064 internationals since 1914, winning 675 for a 63.4% win rate (675W 217D 172L, 2,315 goals for / 961 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 79W 20D 20L from 119 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Norway 1–2 · 2026-07-05 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Japan 2–1 · 2026-06-29 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Scotland 3–0 · 2026-06-24 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Haiti 3–0 · 2026-06-19 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Morocco 1–1 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Egypt 2–1 · 2026-06-06
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Brazil's Top World Cup Scorers
- Ronaldo — 15 World Cup goals
- Pelé — 12 World Cup goals
- Ademir de Menezes — 9 World Cup goals
- Vavá — 9 World Cup goals
- Jairzinho — 9 World Cup goals
- Neymar — 9 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group C Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Brazil in at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil are in Group C.
What are Brazil's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Brazil a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2075.
When was the Brazil national football team founded?
1916.
Where do Brazil play their home matches?
At the Estádio do Maracanã in Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (capacity 78,838).
How many World Cups has Brazil won?
Brazil have won the FIFA World Cup 5 times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002.
What is Brazil's all-time record?
Brazil have played 1064 internationals, winning 675 (63.4%). At the World Cup they have 79 wins, 20 draws and 20 defeats from 119 matches.