Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the final list of 26 players who will represent Brazil under the guidance of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti at the 2026 World Cup. The announcement on the Confederation’s official Instagram profile, titled "This is a list of hearts! This is a list of Brazil!", has ignited social media and revived the nation’s dream of winning a record sixth World Cup title.

Ancelotti's 26 Warriors for the Title

The visual graphic includes portraits of the coach and the players listed by position. Ancelotti, the first foreign coach of Brazil in nearly a century, has opted for a blend of experience and youth. The goalkeepers are the expected Alisson and Ederson, the defense will be led by veterans Danilo and Marquinhos, while the midfield will be dominated by Casemiro and Lucas Paquetá. However, the most attention is on the attacking line.

Alongside superstar Neymar Jr., who will likely play in his final World Cup, are Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr., Raphinha, and rising sensation Endrick. The coach’s message is clear, as summarized in the post description: "These are not just 26 names. These are 26 hearts that have dreamed of this moment. Let’s go for the sixth star!" That "sixth star" has become a fixation for Brazilians, who have been waiting for a World Cup title since 2002.

Fans in Euphoria, Dreaming of "Hexa"

The reactions from fans in the comments below the post were overwhelmingly positive and euphoric. Messages of support flooded the Confederation’s profile, with the dominant word being "Hexa," the Portuguese term for a sixth title. "Our hope for 'Hexa' is back!" and "Let ‘Hexa’ come!!!", along with "Come on, Brazil!", were just some of the comments reflecting the optimism among fans. One user noted, "Now is the time to send a lot of positive energy to our players who will represent our Brazilian land."

While there were a few calm comments expressing disappointment over the absence of some players, such as the mention of missing Alexandro Ribeiro and João Pedro, the overall sentiment is that fans strongly stand behind Ancelotti’s selection.

Brazil will play friendly matches against Panama and Egypt before the start of the tournament in North America. In the group stage, they will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. The mission is clear, expectations are enormous, and with Ancelotti at the helm and Neymar on the field, the entire nation believes it’s finally time to bring the trophy home.