The controversial Brazilian coach Dorival Júnior has included Raphinha in the list of those called up for the second round of international matches of the season. The Barça star returns to the squad after having served a one-match suspension during the first break in September. Along with Raphinha, Real Madrid players Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Militao and Endrick have also been called up.
Brazil squad
GOALKEEPERS: Alisson-Liverpool Benito - Al-Nassr Ederson-Manchester City
DEFENDERS: Danilo - Juventus Vanderson- Monaco Guilherme Arana - Atlético-MG Abner - Lyon Beraldo-PSG Éder Militão - Real Madrid Gabriel Magalhães - Arsenal Marquinhos - Paris Saint-Germain
MEDIA : André - Fluminense Bruno Guimarães - Newcastle Gersón - Flamengo Lucas Paquetá - West Ham Rodrygo-Real Madrid
FORWARDS: Endrick-Real Madrid Rafinha - Barcelona Luiz Henrique - Botafogo Igor Jesús - Botafogo Savinho - Manchester City Vinicius Júnior - Real Madrid Gabriel Martinelli-Arsenal
Brazil faces Chile and Peru without margin of error. The "canarinha" face Chile and Peru in two decisive matches in the qualifying phase for the next World Cup in 2026. Brazil is currently fifth in a group with ten teams that must share six places.