Brazil HubBrazil prepares to face Scotland with Rayan as Raphinha's substitute. The 19-year-old forward may have his first chance as a starter in the 2026 World Cup.
Who is Rayan?
Rayan is a 19-year-old forward who was called up for the first time in March this year. He is experiencing a meteoric rise and may gain prominence in a game that is worth qualifying for the round of 16.
Brazil's lineup
The trend is that coach Carlo Ancelotti will keep the strongest team on the field, without sparing suspended players. Casemiro and Douglas Santos, both with a yellow card, are expected to start among the starters.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Alisson |
| Defense | Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos |
| Midfield | Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá |
| Attack | Rayan, Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha |
What's at stake
The game against Scotland is crucial for Brazil's qualification for the round of 16. A win could guarantee leadership of Group C.
Neymar is expected to start on the bench, after recovering from a calf injury. The number 10 was related for the first time in this World Cup and participated fully in the last training sessions.
