Vitinho regrets being left out of the 2026 World Cup

The Botafogo right-back, Vitinho, regrets being left out of the 2026 World Cup and maintains his dream of returning to the Brazilian national team. In an interview with 'ge', the player emphasized that he respects the decision of coach Carlo Ancelotti and will continue working to be called up in the future.

"Football is a choice. I respect the decision of Mister (Carlo Ancelotti). Who am I to speak for him? After everything he has lived through. I respect the entire decision. Vitinho will continue working and doing his job at the club, because the dream has not ended yet", said the Botafogo right-back.

Vitinho was first called up to the Brazilian national team in August, for the games against Chile and Bolivia, in the Eliminatórias, and made his debut in the 1-0 defeat to the Bolivians. The second call-up took place in October, when he participated in the 5-0 victory over South Korea, in a friendly match.

Brazil's campaign in the 2026 World Cup

The Brazilian national team fell early in the 2026 World Cup. Brazil advanced in the Group C leadership after drawing 1-1 with Morocco and defeating Haiti and Scotland by 3-0. In the 16th finals, the team defeated Japan by a comeback 2-1. In the quarterfinals, it was surpassed by Norway by 2-1, with two goals from Erling Haaland, and bid farewell to the World Cup.

What's next?

Now that the World Cup is over, Vitinho focuses on continuing to work and doing his job at Botafogo. He maintains his dream of returning to the Brazilian national team and hopes that the opportunity will come soon.

Recently, the Brazilian national team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with two goals from Erling Haaland, in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The next match of the national team will be against Australia, on September 25, 2026, at the Sydney Stadium. The national team is in a good phase, with 4 wins and 0 defeats in the last 5 games, including the recent defeat to Norway. The team is working hard to improve and return to being one of the main candidates for the World Cup title.

The coach of the Brazilian national team, Carlo Ancelotti, is working hard to improve the team and find the right solutions for the problems that the national team is facing. He is confident that the Brazilian national team can return to being one of the main candidates for the World Cup title.

Conclusion

The Brazilian national team is working hard to improve and return to being one of the main candidates for the World Cup title. Vitinho maintains his dream of returning to the Brazilian national team and hopes that the opportunity will come soon. The team is in a good phase, with 4 wins and 0 defeats in the last 5 games, including the recent defeat to Norway. The next match of the national team will be against Australia, on September 25, 2026, at the Sydney Stadium.