Brazil always expects to win when they compete in a major competition of any kind, and this time is no exception.

The Brazilians have reached the final in their past two tournament appearances; but, in the most recent US edition, they did not go past the group stage for the first time since 1987.

After Carlo Ancelotti decided to stay with Real Madrid, Dorival Junior was brought in to coach this side in January. In his four games in command of the national team, the man who led Flamengo to the 2022 Copa Libertadores title is undefeated.

Since being defeated 2-0 by Mexico in a friendly played in the United States in June 2012, Selecao has not lost a game against a CONCACAF opponent in more than a decade.

Although Junior’s initial tactics have been somewhat better than those of his disastrous predecessor, Fernando Diniz, this Brazilian team is nothing like the one Tite oversaw from 2016 to 2022, giving up six goals in their last three games.

They are unbeaten in seven straight games in this round of the competition after losing their last Copa America group encounter against Peru in 2016 (1-0).

Los Ticos, who have won their first two games by a total score of 7-0, are off to a strong start in their quest for a fourth consecutive World Cup appearance.

Brazil Copa America 2024 PROBABLE SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Athletico Paranaense), Rafael (Sao Paulo)

Defenders: Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Gabriel (Arsenal), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Manchester City), Guilherme Arana (Atletico Mineiro), Wendell (Porto)

Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United), Pepe (Porto), Ederson (Atalanta)

Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savio (Troyes), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

Brazil Copa America 2021 Lineup (Probable)

Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Wendell; Guimaraes, David Luiz; Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Rodrygo; Vinicius Junior

Best Forward

Vinicius Jr. won his second Champions League title this year. He has more than 30 goal contributions for Real Madrid this season in all competitions. He is the top favourite to win the Ballon d’Or if he manages to win Copa America as well.

Best Midfielder

Bruno Guimaraes is one of the best midfielders in the world. He was one of the key players in Bayer Leverkusen’s sensational unbeaten run throughout their 2023/24 campaign. Bayer had a great opportunity to win a treble but they lost 3-0 to Atalanta in the Europa League final this year.

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Best Defender

PSG captain Marquinhos is one of the best defenders in the world. Just because he plays in Ligue One, doesn’t mean he is a mediocre defender. His world-class defending skills helped PSG reach the 2023/24 Champions League semi-final.

Best Goalkeeper

Alisson

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It was anticipated that Neymar, who is rehabilitating from an ACL tear would not be allowed to compete in the competition held in the United States in June and July.

In March, Brazil played two matches since Dorival Junior took over as coach: a 2-2 tie at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium against Spain and a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley Stadium.

The 17-year-old Endrick, who will soon join Real Madrid, scored goals for his country in both games.

Both midfielder Casemiro and striker Richarlison, who started for Brazil in the previous World Cup in Qatar, were left off the roster.

Prior to the competition, Brazil will play one more friendly against the United States. They will compete in Group D of the Copa America against Paraguay, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

Brazil’s 2024 Copa America Squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City) Bento (Athletico Paranaense)

Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Guilheme Arana (Atletico Mineiro), Wendell (Porto), Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Eder Militão (Real Madrid), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

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Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Raphinha (Barcelona), Savinho (Girona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

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Endrick, who turns 18 in July, is scheduled to sign with Real Madrid soon. Since making his debut for Brazil last year, he has netted two goals in four games. At Wembley, he is the youngest male player to have scored an international goal.

Casemiro and Richarlison’s bad form

Due to his struggles with form and fitness in midfield at Manchester United, Casemiro was not selected. The 32-year-old has 75 caps under his belt.

Richarlison, a forward for Tottenham, was Brazil’s top scorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Unfortunately, Croatia eliminated Brazil in the quarterfinals.

Richarlison was not selected for the Seleçao. This season, in 31 games across all competitions, Richarlison, 27, has 12 goals and 4 assists.

Matheus Cunha of Wolves is another noteworthy absence, while Gabriel Martinelli, Jesus’s fellow Arsenal forward, and João Gomes, his clubmate, are among a sizable contingent of Premier League players in the team.

The following players from England’s top division are Ederson of Manchester City, Alisson of Liverpool, Andreas Pereira of Fulham, Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle, Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa, and Lucas Paquetá of West Ham.

The front line will probably be led by Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo of Real Madrid, with Raphinha of Barcelona also guaranteed a spot in the lineup.

Éder Militão, a defender for Real Madrid, has also been included despite sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier in the year.

Nine-time winners Brazil’s Copa América campaign will begin on June 24 against Costa Rica. On June 28 and July 2, respectively, Paraguay and Colombia will play.

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The United States will host the quadrennial competition from June 20 until July 14. As part of their preparation, Brazil will play friendlies against the US on June 12 and Mexico on June 8.

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Brazil will face Argentina in Copa America 2021 final. Before that, you need to know Brazil’s record against Argentina, in all competitions.

• Total games played – 101
• Brazil wins – 46
• Draw – 15
• Argentina wins – 40

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Marquinhos scored the opening goal midway through the first half. He was fortunate to see his back-heel squirm through a defender’s legs and into the net.

Neymar netted his 67th international goal from the penalty spot 19 minutes into the second half after Danilo was felled in the box.

Substitute Gabriel Barbosa made it three in 89th minute when he chested home a cross from Neymar.

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