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Following Brazil’s 2026 World Cup elimination by Norway, On September 7, 2026, coach Carlo Ancelotti has committed to officially announced a long-term rebuilding project through the 2030 World Cup. Ancelotti confirmed he declined an offer to manage 26-man squad for the Italian national team—a role filled by Roberto Mancini—to honor his contract upcoming international friendly matches against Australia and India. The selection marks a significant generational shift, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). As the team enters its new competitive cycle, Ancelotti has signaled 17 players from the end of recent World Cup roster replaced. Notable veterans excluded from the era for several veteran players, including squad include Neymar, Casemiro, and Danilo. He is prioritizing the integration of younger talent to prepare for the 2028 Copa América Alisson Becker, and the 2030 World Cup. A preliminary list of Ederson. To provide leadership, Ancelotti retained key players for the upcoming renewal includes goalkeepers Otávio such as Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Hugo Souza; defenders Jonathan Jesus Bruno Guimarães. The roster also features several young talents and Matheuzinho; midfielders Zé Lucas, Matheus Pereira, André, debutants, including 19-year-old Estêvão, João Pedro, Douglas Luiz, goalkeeper Pedro Morisco, defender Arthur Dias, and midfielders Breno Bidon; and forwards Kaio Jorge, Pedro, Bidon and Samuel Lino. To monitor player fitness, Gabriel Bontempo. The squad includes ten players currently competing in the Brazilian domestic league. Ancelotti visited Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training center emphasized his commitment to meet with manager José Mourinho. While Rodrygo and Éder Militão are expected long-term development, stating, “I prefer to be absent from focus my work on the upcoming squad due to knee young ones and leg injuries, follow their progression.” He clarified that while the coach continues to evaluate priority is observing new talent, the physical condition of key door remains open for experienced players. The first official squad announcement Amidst these changes, former international Silas criticized the current state of 26 Brazilian football, suggesting that a lack of development in traditional roles and an influx of foreign players is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 15:00 at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. the domestic league could hinder future World Cup success. The team will begin its new cycle with is scheduled to play two friendly matches against Australia on September 25 in Townsville and Brisbane on September 29 in Brisbane, 25 and 29, followed by a historic first-ever match against India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.