Brazil’s World Cup Qualifiers Squad Confirmed Against Uruguay

Marquinhos and Abner, who both featured as starting players in a recent qualifying match, have been confirmed as part of Brazil‘s starting lineup against Uruguay in the forthcoming World Cup 2026 qualifier. Brazil’s head coach, Dorival, has revealed this decision ahead of the match scheduled for the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. The announcement was made following their full participation in Thursday’s game.

Marquinhos, known for his role as captain at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will not participate in his club’s upcoming match against Toulouse FC in Ligue 1 due to the accumulation of yellow cards resulting in a suspension. This timing coincides with Brazil’s commitment in the international fixture, removing him from PSG’s roster for the weekend.

Similarly, questions arise surrounding Abner’s availability for Olympique Lyonnais (OL), as the club competes away at Reims on Saturday evening. Pierre Sage, OL’s coach, might face challenges in the left-back position. This scenario emerges as Nicolas Tagliafico is set to play for Argentina against Peru, an international match occurring close to OL’s schedule.

The squad setup for Brazil against Uruguay is composed of Ederson in goal, with Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Abner in defense. The midfield features Bruno Guimaraes, Gerson, and Raphinha, while the attack is formed by Vinicius, Igor Jesus, and Savinho.

The clash against Uruguay is part of the ongoing World Cup 2026 qualification rounds, with significant competitive stakes. Football fans and analysts continue to express concerns over the congested football calendar, suggesting that international and club schedules often conflict, impacting players’ availability for their respective clubs.