Striker Luis Enrique is one of Botafogo's highlights (Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo) The Brazilian team, led by coach Dorival Junior, will be in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, which will be announced next Friday (16). for a new challenge. The games against Ecuador and Paraguay are scheduled to be shown and should bring news. As Europe's top leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1) still return from the summer break, managers will likely take this opportunity to select players to compete in the Brazilian Championship. And some of the active athletes in Japan are in peak physical condition.
Since the team's defeat to Uruguay in the Copa América, coach Dorival Junior has emphasized that he is keeping an eye on the performance of the players who stood out in the Brasileirão. With continental competitions delaying the start of the championship in June and July, many players are still unable to gain the necessary rhythm for the qualifying matches. Dorival Junior therefore sees the Brasilon players as an opportunity to form a more competitive team.
One of the most talked about names that could be on Dorival's list is Luis Enrique, from Botafogo. The young striker was directly involved in goals in 14 games this season (7 goals and 7 assists) and was one of the highlights of the Brazilian Championship. He is already in the Copa América reserve and has a high probability of being called up for the games against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Another player who arouses great expectations is Cruzeiro's midfielder, Matheus Pereira. With nine goals and 12 assists this season, the number 10 of the Minas Gerais team has established himself as one of the main players in the Brasileirão. Creativity in midfield, which the team lacked in the Copa América, could be a fundamental asset for Dorival Junior, who is looking for a replacement to strengthen the team's offensive department.
Flamengo promises to become the most deficient team in Brazil, with players called up from Brazil. The club has already called up players for Dorival's first list, but there is a possibility that important players will be called up again. Defender Fabricio Bruno, midfielder Gerson and center forward Pedro are on Dorival Junior's radar before the games on September 6th and 10th.
Defender Fabricio Bruno, who played friendlies against England and Spain in March, continues to perform well and could return to the team. Midfielder Gerson, who has not been called up since September last year, reappeared at Flamengo, now as team captain. He is also a name that could be on Dorival's list to strengthen the Brazilian team's midfield.
Pedro is Brazil's top scorer with 29 goals this season, the only leader of the Brasileiron cannon with 10 goals and one of the main candidates to occupy the center forward position. Flamengo's number 9, much sought after by fans, played in the 2022 World Cup, but has not been called up again since then. There is a great possibility that Pedro will wear the Seleção shirt again.
Another name that could be on the list is striker Paulinho, from Atlético MG. Gallo's number 10 had another great season in Brazilian football this year, scoring 14 goals and providing 4 assists so far. Paulinho, top scorer in the Brasileirão last year, will be an option in Brazil's attack and may have the chance to return to the Brazilian team.
It remains to be seen whether the call-up of players who play in Brazilian football will increase the confidence of Brazilians in Amarerinha. Felipe Pereira, editorial director of the betting website BonusdeApostas.com, said: ``The call-up of players to play in Brazil could encourage fans of Brazilian clubs to bet on the Seleção.'' But it all depends on the team's evolution. on the field."
FIFA Dates and Team Challenges The September FIFA Dates will be held from the 2nd to the 10th and will feature games against Ecuador, in Curitiba, and Paraguay, in Asunción. Brazil needs to gain points to recover in the qualifiers and guarantee a comfortable place for the 2026 World Cup, but the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores matches will be played during this period. This will give an advantage when hiring players to play. Brazil. Please ensure that your dates do not overlap with those of the clubs.
Their first challenge will be against Ecuador, on September 6th, at the Couto Pereira Stadium, in Curitiba. Ecuador continues to improve in international competitions and should be a difficult opponent for the Brazilian team. Four days later, Brazil will face Paraguay at the Defensor del Chaco Stadium, in Asunción.
After the setback in the Copa América, the coach is looking to restructure the team with players who can give the team new tactical and technical options. The participation of Brasileirão players is not just a temporary solution, but could be the beginning of a new cycle of Brazilian football, which requires regeneration and a deeper connection with what happens on Brazilian football pitches.