Gabriel Martinelli

Gabriel Martinelli is a confirmed forward in Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the final squad announced on 18 May 2026 and the forward group also listing Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan. The Arsenal wide forward is 24 at kick-off and brings 22 senior Brazil caps and four international goals into the squad as of 31 March 2026.

Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C. The opener is against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June, with Ancelotti's side qualifying through CONMEBOL on 10 June 2025. Martinelli sits inside the forward group on the final 26, anchoring the page for searches around Gabriel Martinelli at World Cup 2026.

Martinelli often plays as a dynamic and explosive wide forward, with acceleration, speed and defensive intensity at the core of his game. His position in the squad is forward and left winger.

He brings 22 senior caps and four international goals into the squad as of 31 March 2026, with the most recent goal coming in Brazil's 3-1 friendly win over Croatia on 31 March 2026. Martinelli is named in the forward group alongside Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan.

Brazil are a Tier 1 pick on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget. The Group C draw against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland frames the early fixture window, paired with Ancelotti's 4-3-3 and Brazil's CONMEBOL qualifying record.

Martinelli's relevance to that £32m team slot is his forward and left-winger profile: 22 caps, four international goals and a place in Ancelotti's nine-strong forward group alongside Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.