Here we take a look at Brazil’s World Cup squad and the other things it will be handy to know about the five-time winners.
Brazil’s World Cup squad – the 23 names
Alisson, Ederson, Cassio; Marcelo, Danilo, Filipe Luis, Fagner, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Pedro Geromel; Willian, Fernandinho, Paulinho, Casemiro, Philippe Coutinho, Renato Augusto, Fred; Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, Douglas Costa, Taison.
Who’s the coach?
Tite (full name: Adenor Leonardo Bacchi). A bold, confident communicator revered in Brazil, he has brought back the swagger after the national horror of 7-1.
Who’s the star?
Unquestionably Neymar, who has the charisma and skills to become an international great, which he already thinks he is.