Coach Arthur Elias called on Tuesday (13) the Brazilian female team for the friendly against Japan that will take place at the turn of the month. He returned to the national team to star Marta, 39, who had been out since the Paris Olympic Games match last year.
The athlete treated the tournament in France as his farewell. With the silver medal in his chest, he was asked about the possibility of playing the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in Brazil, and said he will be “at the stadium, applauding the girls”.
She did not completely closed the door to the selection, however, and Arthur Elias considers her presence important. Therefore, the Orlando Pride player will be in the clashes with Japan, scheduled for May 30, at the Itaquera Stadium, in São Paulo, and June 2, at Cícero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista.
“I was with Marta recently, she has made herself available. She has been doing a great season, has been important for her club. Marta is once again confirmed for her quality,” said the coach.
“Her presence in some calls is very important for younger players. I see how important her contribution not only on the field but for our environment,” he added.
Alagoas participated in all nine Orlando games in NWSL season 2025, the United States Women’s Football League. He scored three goals and assisted. Now, she prepares to get back to the yellow shirt, which has won an exclusive version for the selection of women.
The new uniform will debut in the duels with Japan, the last before the call to the Copa America. The tournament will take place in July, in Ecuador. Rather, it will take place friendly against France in June, but with athletes called for continental competition.
Check out the summoned for the friendly against Japan
Golers: Lorena (KC Current-Eua), Claudia (Fluminense) and Camila (Cruzeiro)
Defenders: Tarciane (Lyon-Fu), Isa Haas (Cruzeiro), Kaka (São Paulo), Mariza (Corinthians) and Thais Ferreira (Corinthians)
SIDE: Fê Palermo (Palmeiras), Bruna Calderan (São Paulo), Yasmim (Real Madrid-ESP) and Fatima Dutra (Railway)
Midfielders: Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Angelina (Orlando Pride-Eua), Lais Estevam (Palmeiras), Yaya (Corinthians) and Ana Vitória (Atletico Madrid-ESP)
Attackers: Dudinha (Sao Paulo), Jhonson (Corinthians), Luany (Atletico Madrid-ESP), Debinha (KC Current-Eua), Marta (Orlando Pride-Eua), Gio Queiroz (Atletico Madrid), Jheniffer (Tigers-MEX), Amanda Gutierrez (Palmeiras) and Kerolin (Manchester City-on)
