Brazil endured a difficult finish in 2023 as they lost three consecutive qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, including at home to world champions Argentina.
However, a victory over England at Wembley Stadium and a thrilling draw with Spain during the March international break gave fresh impetus to a group led by Dorival Junior, who was confirmed as head coach in January this year.
Although Brazil is not at the level of previous major tournaments (for one thing, star striker Neymar will miss due to injury), it will still be one of the main contenders for glory in this summer’s tournament in the United States.
With provisional teams for the final due to be named in early May, we have attempted to predict Brazil’s final squad as preparations begin for the start of the competition in June.
Brazil predicted squad for the 2024 Copa América
The Selecao will always be among the teams expected to win the Copa América. The nine-time champions may have hit a rough patch over the last year, but theirs is still a team full of talent, including some rising young stars.
Who is definitely in?
Real Madrid stars Vinícius junior and Rodrygo Goes They would seem certain to be part of the squad. barcelona striker raffin and Tottenham striker richarlison They are also expected to be included after being picked by Dorival Junior for March’s international friendlies against England and Spain.
West Ham Lucas Paquetá and Newcastle United Bruno Guimaraes They will probably start in midfield, alongside the captain of the national team. casemirowho is expected to be in the team despite Manchester United’s difficulties this season.
In defense, the Juventus center back BremerArsenal Gabriel Magalhaes and Paris Saint-Germain Marquinhos They are guaranteed for the squad, just like the goalkeepers alison and Edersonassuming that the latter has recovered from an injury suffered against Nottingham Forest with his club, Manchester City.
Whose place is at risk?
We know that star ahead Neymar He is not likely to play again until around September of this year as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury.
Fulham Andreas Pereira He was in the March squad but will face a battle to retain his place for this final. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus He is also not a guaranteed part of the squad, having struggled to get regular game time with the Gunners since returning from injury in February, while teammate Gabriel Martinelli faces tough competition on the line of scrimmage.
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Who could be a wild card?
He is no longer a wild card, but the teenage sensation of Palmeiras endrick He could well make his senior tournament debut after his famous match-winning cameo against England at Wembley.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s joao pedro and that of Porto Pepe Aquino They could also force their way into Brazil’s plans in some form at the end of the season.
Brazil’s full squad predicted for the 2024 Copa América
Here is our Brazil squad planned for the 2024 Copa América.
Ages, limits are correct as of April 30, 2024.
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Tapas |
| G.K. | alison | Liverpool (ESP) | 31 | 63 |
| G.K. | Ederson | Manchester City | 30 | 25 |
| G.K. | bento | Atlético Paranaense (BRA) | 24 | 2 |
| DEF | Bremer | Juventus (ITA) | 27 | 4 |
| DEF | Charles Augustus | Inter Milan (ITA) | 25 | 2 |
| DEF | Danilo | Juventus (ITA) | 32 | 56 |
| DEF | Emerson Real | Tottenham (ENG) | 25 | 10 |
| DEF | Gabriel Magalhaes | Arsenal (ESP) | 26 | 6 |
| DEF | Marquinhos | PSG (FRA) | 29 | 84 |
| DEF | Renan Lodi | Al-Hilal (KSA) | 26 | 19 |
| HALF | andré | Fluminense (BRA) | 22 | 5 |
| HALF | Bruno Guimaraes | Newcastle | 26 | twenty |
| HALF | casemiro | Man United (ENG) | 32 | 75 |
| HALF | Douglas Luis | Aston Villa | 25 | 13 |
| HALF | Joao Gomes | Wolves (ESP) | 23 | 2 |
| HALF | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham | 26 | 44 |
| FWD | endrick | Palmeiras (BRA) | 17 | 4 |
| FWD | Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal (ESP) | 22 | 9 |
| FWD | Pepe Aquino | Porto (POR) | 27 | 1 |
| FWD | raffin | Barcelona (ESP) | 27 | 22 |
| FWD | richarlison | Tottenham (ENG) | 36 | 136 |
| FWD | Rodrygo goes | Real Madrid (ESP) | 23 | 22 |
| FWD | Vinícius junior | Real Madrid (ESP) | 23 | 28 |
Lineup planned for the first match of the Copa América 2024 in Brazil
Brazil begins its campaign in the 2024 Copa América against Costa Rica on Monday June 24 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The match will start at 7 pm Eastern Time.
Brazil’s projected starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) – Danilo, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Carlos Augusto – Paqueta, Casemiro, Guimaraes – Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior.
When is Brazil’s squad for the 2024 Copa América announced?
While coaches can announce their team whenever they wish, the final 23-man roster must be named beforehand. June 12, 2024, according to the official rules of CONMEBOL.
Copa América Brazil 2024 Calendar
| Date | Adversary | Stadium |
| June 24, 2024 | Brazil vs Costa Rica | SoFi Stadium |
| June 28, 2024 | Paraguay vs Brazil | Leal Stadium |
| July 2, 2024 | Brazil vs Colombia | Levi’s Stadium |
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