FIFA World Cup 2026: pre-tournament friendlies in Brazil, schedule, team base

Brazil begins its quest for a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup title on June 14 when it takes on Morocco in the opening match of Group C.

The South American giants will have the Columbia Park Training Facility in New Jersey as their base camp for the World Cup.

As part of the preparation, Brazil will also play two friendly matches ahead of the tournament.

Brazil pre-World Cup friendly schedule

• June 1: Brazil vs. Panama (venue – Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro) | Time – 03:00 IST

• June 7: Brazil vs. Egypt (venue – Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio) | Time – 03:30 IST

Brazil World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio).

Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris St-Germain), Gabriel (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg).

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo).

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Luiz Henrique (Zenit Saint Petersburg), Neymar (Santos), Rayan (Bournemouth).

Published on May 27, 2026