The Brazil national football team presents number 24 at World Cup 2026, after years of controversy over the historical connotation of the number. The decision was made after FIFA allowed teams to register up to 26 players for the competition. The Brazilian team had already presented a player with the number 24 in a friendly match in 2022, but this was the first time the number was presented in an official competition. The historical connotation of the number 24 is associated with the LGBTQ+ community, which claimed the use of the number as a form of fight against homophobia. The Brazilian team had been criticized for not presenting the number 24 in a previous match, which led to a controversy over the team's inclusion policy. The decision to present the number 24 at World Cup 2026 is a way to recognize the fight of the LGBTQ+ community and to promote inclusion in sports.