Carlo Ancelotti will announce the Brazil national football team squad for September friendlies on Wednesday, September 9. The Italian manager confirmed the date according to a report from Khel Now, marking the start of a new cycle for the team after their Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Seleção, who top their World Cup qualifying group with 7 points from 3 games, will face Australia twice before traveling to India. The friendly against India is scheduled for October 3 in Kolkata. Ancelotti has already stated he will use these matches to test a new generation of players, projecting the cycle that includes the 2028 Copa America and the 2030 World Cup.
Who will Ancelotti call up?
Expectations are for a squad with several new faces. In statements to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ancelotti made his plan clear. "With these three friendlies, we will start the new cycle to project the Seleção in the objectives of the coming years," the manager said. He added that integration with the youth categories is a priority, citing the example of Rayan, who four years ago played for the U-17s.
The immediate focus is on the match against Australia, scheduled for September 25. The team enters this fixture with a recent record of four wins and one loss in their last five games. Their last match was a 2-1 defeat to Norway on July 5, which ended their World Cup campaign. The new phase begins now, with an eye on the future.
How will the matches be broadcast abroad?
The Brazil national football team's friendlies in India will have guaranteed coverage. Sony Sports Network acquired the broadcast and streaming rights for the Indian subcontinent, as exclusively revealed by Khel Now. The network will also be responsible for producing all three matches for the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Tickets for the match against Brazil have been on sale since September 2 through the District platform. The game in Kolkata is the highlight of the tour, generating huge interest among local fans. India will also face Panama and Uruguay in this same international window, but the clash with the five-time world champions is the most anticipated.
What to expect from the friendly against India?
For the Indian team, the opportunity to face Brazil is historic. Coach Khalid Jamil defined the encounter as a turning point for the country's football, in statements to Hindustan Times Sports. "Yes, it will be a turning point for Indian football. We are playing Brazil for the first time in history," Jamil said.
The manager emphasized that the experience is vital for preparing for the 2027 Asia Cup qualifiers. The Indian squad, which called up a 26-player group for the three friendlies, left out some experienced names like defender Sandesh Jhingan. Uruguay, the final opponent of the window, will be led on an interim basis by Diego Forlán, who previously played in the local league.
What is the current context of the Brazil team?
The Brazil national football team begins this new phase from a position of strength in qualifying. With 7 goals scored and only 1 conceded, the team maintains a positive goal difference of +6. This solid start in the qualifiers serves as a foundation for the experiments Ancelotti intends to conduct in the friendlies.
Fans can follow the group's evolution and the full squad list on our squad page. The team's next steps, including details of the trip to Australia, are available on our fixtures calendar. The first match of the new Ancelotti era will be on September 25, away from home, against the Australians.
