Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Seleção compete in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Dorival Júnior, captain Marquinhos. CONMEBOL qualifier.
Brazil's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Brazil arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
Brazil is the highest-ranked side in Group G (avg. opponent rank #31). They are expected to top the group, but Germany and Qatar are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Brazil: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group G is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Brazil match of the World Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 against Germany at MetLife Stadium.
Brazil 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Brazil World Cup history
Brazil are a former World Champion ((1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)). With 22 previous FIFA World Cup appearances, they remain one of the most experienced sides in the tournament. Recent form across the last five editions: QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF.
Get Brazil data via API
// Fetch Brazil World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=brazil',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Brazil in at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil is in Group G alongside Germany, Qatar, Tunisia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group G is #31.
Who is Brazil's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Dorival Júnior manages Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Marquinhos as captain.
What is Brazil's best World Cup finish?
Brazil's best FIFA World Cup finish is Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). They have appeared in 22 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF.
Who are Brazil's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Marquinhos leads a squad whose standout names include Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Endrick. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Brazil qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONMEBOL qualifier. They came through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway.
What is Brazil's current FIFA Ranking?
Brazil are ranked #5 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Brazil arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are Brazil's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil is the highest-ranked side in Group G (avg. opponent rank #31). They are expected to top the group, but Germany and Qatar are realistic challengers. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Brazil arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get Brazil fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Brazil World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Brazil going back to their first tournament.
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