Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti outlines starting lineup for World Cup opener

Carlo Ancelotti led a training session with the Brazil national team in New Jersey, USA, and presented a probable starting eleven for the tournament's first match against Morocco on 13 June. With Neymar absent, Danilo is expected to start at right‑back, Alex Sandro at left‑back, and Lucas Paquetá secured in midfield. The striker position sees a three‑way contest between Matheus Cunha, Igor Thiago and teenage prospect Endrick, with Cunha currently favored.

Ancelotti emphasized a disciplined, video‑driven preparation method, seeking to blend Brazil’s traditional flair with his own pragmatic, work‑focused tactics. Players such as Danilo praised the coach’s concise, targeted instructions, while the squad prepares to adapt to Ancelotti’s system ahead of the group‑stage games.

The next match will be played in the United States, with Brazil aiming to secure a win to ease the path to the knockout rounds.