“Vinicius Junior Left Out of Brazil Squad for World Cup Qualifiers by Ancelotti”

Story Written By Zar August 19,2025

Ancelotti Leaves Out Vinicius Junior from Brazil Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to include Vinicius Junior in his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.

The five-time world champions will face Chile on September 5 before traveling to Bolivia on September 10. However, Vinicius — who is suspended for the clash against Chile — has been asked to remain in Madrid to rest rather than travel for just one game.

Ancelotti’s decision means the 25-year-old Real Madrid winger will miss both fixtures, with the coach preferring to keep him fresh for club and future international duties.

Currently, Brazil sit third in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers table, trailing Argentina in first place and Ecuador in second. The Seleção head into these matches after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their last qualifier in June.

The clash against Chile will be crucial for Ancelotti’s men as they look to strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to include Vinicius Junior in his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.

The five-time world champions will face Chile on September 5 before traveling to Bolivia on September 10. However, Vinicius — who is suspended for the clash against Chile — has been asked to remain in Madrid to rest rather than travel for just one game.

Ancelotti’s decision means the 25-year-old Real Madrid winger will miss both fixtures, with the coach preferring to keep him fresh for club and future international duties.

Currently, Brazil sit third in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers table, trailing Argentina in first place and Ecuador in second. The Seleção head into these matches after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their last qualifier in June.

The clash against Chile will be crucial for Ancelotti’s men as they look to strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.