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Brazil aims to impress with new-look squad in World Cup

Tite makes bold call in naming Selecao squad for World Cup

Brazil coach Tite has included nine uncapped players in his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, with Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli and Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes among those to have earned their first call-ups. Tite has also recalled 39-year-old Dani Alves, who will be playing in his third World Cup. The experienced right-back is one of eight players in the squad who were part of Brazil's 2019 Copa America-winning team.

The squad also includes several players who have been in impressive form for their clubs this season, such as Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Manchester United's Antony. Tite has opted to leave out some big names, such as Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho. However, he has included several players who have been in impressive form for their clubs this season, such as Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Manchester United's Antony.

Brazil's squad for the World Cup in Qatar:

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)

Defenders: Dani Alves (Pumas), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid)

Forwards: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedro (Flamengo), Richarlison (Tottenham), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

Brazil is one of the favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar. They are currently ranked first in the FIFA World Rankings and have a squad full of talented players. Tite will be hoping to lead his team to their sixth World Cup title.