Raphinha arrived in Singapore on Tuesday morning, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti with 22 players for the final friendlies of 2026, ge.globo.com reported.
Squad Gathers in Singapore
The forward reached the Asian country following a full 90-minute appearance in Barcelona’s 2-1 away victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Barcelona and the Brazilian Football Confederation coordinate his minutes to protect his fitness, according to ge.globo.com.
João Gomes, Andrey, Rayan, Estevão, Carlos Augusto, and Vanderson also arrived on Tuesday. Douglas Santos encountered flight delays leaving Russia and will join the team Wednesday as the final arrival, ge.globo.com reported.
Training Sessions at Jalan Besar
Ancelotti ran a Tuesday afternoon session at Jalan Besar Stadium with 22 players available. Alisson Santana and Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk were scheduled to arrive by Tuesday night, ge.globo.com reported.
The squad held its first workout Monday afternoon at the same venue. Goalkeepers trained separately on reflexes while outfield players focused on conditioning, ball circulation, and finishing, according to CartaCapital.
Youth Movement for 2030
The current squad features an average age of 23.6 years, dropping from 24.6 during the September and September Data Fifa windows. Fifteen of the 26 called-up players are under 23, and nine hold Olympic age, Estadão reported.
There are youngsters who can be in the future of the national team,
Ancelotti said, as reported by Estadão. This call-up is balanced, very young.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti limited selections from domestic clubs to a maximum of one player per team. He excluded players from Flamengo and Palmeiras due to the Brazilian Championship title race, Estadão reported.
Match Schedule in Kallang
Brazil faces Japan on Saturday at 7:15 a.m. Brasília time at the National Stadium of Singapore. The fixture repeats the matchup from the round of 16 at the last World Cup, according to Estadão and the CBF.
The team closes its 2026 schedule against host Singapore on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 a.m. Brasília time at the same 55,000-seat venue, CBF reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Brazil play Japan?
The match takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:15 a.m. Brasília time at the National Stadium of Singapore, according to CartaCapital and the CBF.
Who is the final player to arrive in Singapore?
Douglas Santos is the last player scheduled to join the squad, arriving Wednesday after experiencing flight delays departing from Russia, ge.globo.com reported.
What is the average age of the current Brazilian squad?
The squad’s average age is 23.6 years, with 15 of the 26 called-up players under 23, Estadão reported.