The Brazil National Football team is drawn in “Group G” alongside Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. They are set to compete against Serbia in their opening match in Group G on 25 November 2022 for the FIFA World Cup.
Team of Brazil for FIFA World Cup 2022
The Brazil National Football team, often recognised as “A Seleção“, meaning “The National Team”, and “Canarinho”, which means “Little Canary”. It is generally administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The CBF has been a member of FIFA since 1923, as well as a member of CONMEBOL since 1916. Currently, the team is led by Tite, who was appointed in 2016. As of now, he has helped Brazil reach the Quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, achieving the 2019 Copa America trophy, and bag the runners up position during the 2021 Copa America tournament.
Overall, Brazil has been considered as the most successful national team in the FIFA World Cup. The team has, by far, managed to achieve the tournament five times; in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. According to reports, the team has the best overall performance in the World Cup competitions, both in proportional and absolute terms, with a record of 73 victories in 109 matches played, 124 goal difference, 237 points, and 18 losses.
However, Brazil is said to be the most successful team in the now-defunct FIFA Confederations Cup, achieving it four times, in the years of 1997, 2005, 2009, and 2013. As per FIFA’s ranking system, Brazil is said to have the record of maximum “Team of the Year” first ranking wins with 12. Moreover, numerous commentators, experts, and former players have considered the 1970 team as one of the greatest football teams ever. Later in 1996, the Brazilian national team achieved around 35 consecutive matches undefeated, a feat which they held as a world record for nearly 25 years.
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Furthermore, Brazil is considered a team with excellent potential and is expected to perform really well in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Various squad members are in extraordinary form and are expected to retain this form till the start of the FIFA World Cup. And, the team’s ultimate strength lies in its squad depth and the number of players they have in every position. The team is said to have young and exciting talents.
Brazil’s “Group G” Fixtures For FIFA World Cup 2022:
- 25 November- Brazil vs Serbia.
- 28 November- Brazil vs Switzerland.
- 2 December- Brazil vs Cameroon.
Squad of Brazil
One of the dominant and strong competitors, Brazil has announced their squad ahead of the football tournament. Check out the complete list of all the players:
Head Coach: Tite (Adenor Leonardo Bacchi).
Captain: Thiago Silva.
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Man City), Weverton (Palmeiras).
Defenders: Dani Alves (Pumas), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Seville), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea).
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham).
Forwards: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (PSG), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).
Probable Top Picks for FIFA World Cup 2022:
- Neymar (PSG) – Forward.
- Thiago Silva (Chelsea) – Defender, as well as the captain.
- Marquinhos (PSG) – Defender.
- Casemiro (Manchester United) – Midfielder.
- Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) – Midfielder.
- Alisson (Liverpool) – Goalkeeper.
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) – Forward.
- Danilo (Juventus) – Defender.
- Fred (Manchester United) – Midfielder.
- Alex Sandro (Juventus) – Defender.
- Fabinho (Liverpool) – Midfielder.
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