Endrick

Endrick is a confirmed forward in Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Carlo Ancelotti on 18 May 2026 and listed in Brazil's forward group alongside Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan. The striker, on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid, is 19 at kick-off and brings 15 senior Brazil caps and three international goals (as of 1 April 2026) into the tournament, with the squad announcement noting the 2026 World Cup will be his tournament debut.

Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C, opening against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June. Ancelotti's side qualified by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying on 10 June 2025, and the 18 May 2026 squad announcement confirmed Endrick among the forwards.

Endrick is a left-footed forward with a good shot and one of Brazil's leading prospects. He has drawn comparisons with Ronaldo, Pelé and Romário, but has pushed back on those labels, especially Pelé comparisons. His own line is blunt: "I'll always fight. I'll be persistent and try until the last minute I'm in the game."

That self-description fits a striker who presses defenders and keeps running. In Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3, Endrick is listed in Brazil's forward group with 15 caps and three goals. His club status is Lyon on loan from Real Madrid.

Brazil are a Tier 1 Goal Rush pick at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. That is the premium band, with Group C against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland setting the early fixture context. Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3 and Brazil's CONMEBOL qualifying run complete the team-slot backdrop.

Endrick gives that Brazil pick a pure striker profile. He is a listed forward, left-footed, direct, and already has three Brazil goals from 15 caps. For a £32m slot, his appeal is simple: another finishing option inside Brazil's forward group.