17-Year-Old Estevao Earns Brazil Call-Up For FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against Ecuador And Paraguay
Uncapped teenager Estevao has been included in Brazil's squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, the South American country's football confederation said on Friday.
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 24: Uncapped teenager Estevao has been included in Brazil's squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, the South American country's football confederation said on Friday. The 17-year-old, who will join Chelsea next July, has made a positive impression for Palmeiras with five goals and five assists in 19 Brazilian Serie A games this year, Xinhua news agency reported. As expected, manager Dorival Junior named three Real Madrid forwards - Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Endrick - in his 23-man squad. Star forward Neymar remains sidelined as he recovers from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament sustained last October. Lionel Messi Ruled Out of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Due to Ankle Ligament Injury.
Brazil will meet Ecuador in Curitiba on September 7 and Paraguay in Asuncion four days later. The five-time world champions are currently in sixth place in the 10-team South American qualifying zone after six matches. Massive Fire at Fan’s Bar Halts US Orleans vs Valenciennes Football Match, Players Rushed Off Field After Pitch Engulfed in Toxic Smoke (Watch Video).
Brazil squad: Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento, Ederson; Defenders: Danilo, Yan Couto, Guilherme Arana, Wendell, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes; Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Gerson, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta; Strikers: Rodrygo, Endrick, Vinicius Junior, Estevao, Luiz Henrique, Pedro, Savinho.
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