Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Brazil national team, announced the final squad for the upcoming matches against Chile and Bolivia scheduled for September as part of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The list featured several surprises, most notably the exclusion of four Real Madrid players: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Endrick. Vinicius was rested, while Ancelotti did not disclose reasons for excluding the other three. The squad includes goalkeepers from Liverpool, Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia), and Corinthians, defenders and midfielders from various European and Brazilian clubs. Brazil will play these matches having already secured official qualification for the 2026 World Cup, giving Ancelotti the opportunity to test new players and reassess his selections ahead of future stages.