Brazil squad to be named on 29 October, Japan and Singapore friendlies in November

Carlo Ancelotti will name Brazil’s squad on 29 October at 15:00 Brasília time at CBF headquarters in Rio, with CBF TV on YouTube broadcasting live. According to Coluna Do Fla, the call-up covers the second FIFA window of the semester and will conclude the Seleção’s 2026 calendar.

In the last selection, Flamengo had two representatives, Pedro and Samuel Lino, for matches against Australia and India. Lucas Paquetá and Léo Pereira, both at the World Cup, may also feature in Ancelotti’s next list.

Brazil will play two friendlies at Singapore’s National Stadium, facing Japan on 14 November at 7:15 Brasília time, then Singapore on 17 November at 7:00. The meeting with Japan will be their first since the 2026 World Cup, while the clash with Singapore will be the first at senior level.

Opened in 2014, the National Stadium holds 55,000 and has a retractable roof.

Opponent selection reflects the November international calendar, with leading European nations tied to UEFA fixtures and African teams also engaged, reducing options for friendlies. The CBF set the schedule to provide tests against differing football styles, allow assessments and build minutes and ideas before future competitive games.

The Singapore programme forms part of Ancelotti’s preparation for upcoming cycles, notably the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup. He has also worked to link the senior side with the youth set-up, aligning plans around the U-17 World Cup in November in Qatar and the next Olympic cycle, with U-20 coach Paulo Victor involved.

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