South American giants Brazil have named their final 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The list, which was confirmed by a top and renowned sports journalist Bruno Andrade, comprises key names and top Brazilian football stars playing in major football leagues across Europe.
As expected, there are surprised exclusions from the list with two of Arsenal’s three Gabriel’s missing out on the list.
Gabriel Magalhaes, who has bagged both goals and assists for the Gunners this season, is top on the list of names that are missing from the squad.
Magalhaes has been in the form of his life for Arsenal this season. His goal against Chelsea in Arsenal’s last Premier League clash was what made the difference, helping the Gunners return to the summit of the Premier League table.
Despite a superb run of form for the Mikel Arteta-led squad, Gabriel Magalhaes could not make Scolari’s World Cup. The likes of Thiago Silva and other top defenders won a pride of place in the Brazils squad ahead of the Arsenal star.
Another Arsenal top player excluded from the squad is Gabriel Martinelli. Gabriel Martinelli has netted five times this season for Arsenal.
He scored in Arsenal’s clash against Liverpool and has been prolific for the Gunners this season.
However, Martinelli still remains on the peripheries of the Brazil national team, with top midfielder Vinicius Junior getting the nod of Scolari ahead of him.
Top stars that have made Scolari’s list
While some names failed to make Scolari’s 2022 World Cup squad, others could not be excluded.
Leading the list of the Brazil 26-man 2022 World Cup squad is Paris Saint-Germain and former Barcelona star, Neymar Jr.
Neymar is in top form for his club, PSG, this season and is expected to steer the team to a successful World Cup campaign in Qatar.
The Arsenal player that made it to the list is former Manchester City attacking midfielder Gabriel Jesus, who has been in top shape for the Gunners this season.
Chelsea’s center-back Thiago Silva and Tottenham forward Richarlison are also on the list, including former Leeds and now Barcelona star Raphinha.
Other top Premier League stars in the list are Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta, Fred, and Roberto Firmino.
Real Madrid’s duo -Vinicius junior and Rodrygo, have made the list. Also included in the list is Manchester United’s duo – Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and former Ajax right winger Antony.
Some defenders joining Thiago Silva in the tournament include Marquinhos, former Barcelona, PSG, and Juventus legend Dani Alves, who might be playing in his last World Cup for Brazil, and Alex Sandro.
Below is the full FIFA World Cup squad for Brazil
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), 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), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).
Brazil is in Group G of the 2022 World Cup alongside Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon. They will kickstart their campaign against Serbia on November 24 before taking on Switzerland and then Cameroon.
