Rodrygo’s presence draws attention; player is injured and will not be able to compete in the World Cup
This Saturday (25th) the official album of the 2026 World Cup was released. 980 stickers, 68 special and 112 pages. This is the biggest edition of the World Cup in historywith 48 selections and the album includes all participants.
The event at the Paulo Machado de Carvalho stadium, Pacaembu, brought together collectors, former players, various personalities and some of the 66 world champions still alive.
R$ 980.00 to complete the album
Each package will cost R$7.00 with seven stickers (R$1.00 each). To complete the album, a minimum investment of R$980.00 will be required. As a comparison, in 2022 the album had 670 stickers and the cost was R$536.00, an increase of 82%.
Neymar’s absence
Each selection will have 26 players called up, but only 18 are on the album. In the Brazilian team, the highlight is the absence of Neymar. Focus of debates in almost all football conversation circles in Brazil, the greatest scorer in the history of hopscotch has not been called up and has little chance of being on Carlo Ancelotti’s final list. Endrick, popular with Brazilian fans, is also not on the album.
Rodrygo’s presence draws attentionwho is injured and will not be able to compete in the World Cup.
Brazilian players in the 2026 World Cup Album:
- Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento.
- Defenders: Marquinhos, Éder Militão, Gabriel Magalhães, Danilo, Wesley.
- Midfielders: Lucas Paquetá, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães.
- Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo (injured), Luiz Henrique, João Pedro, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Estêvão.
The official call-up of the Brazilian team will be on May 18th, at 5pm at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro.
Convocation and Preparation Details:
- Pre-list: 55 names sent to FIFA on May 11th.
- Presentation: May 27th at Granja Comary.
- Farewell Friendly: Brazil x Panama, May 31, at Maracanã.
- Final Friendly: Brazil x Egypt, June 6, in Cleveland, USA.
- Debut: June 13, at 7pm (Brasília), against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Young Pan at the World Cup
There are 47 days left until the World Cup. Jovem Pan is one of the official broadcasters and will broadcast the main World Cup games, direct from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
