Lucas Paqueta
Brazil
Age
28
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Lucas Paqueta
For the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Paqueta is among Carlo Ancelotti's confirmed names, an attacking midfielder on the Brazil teamsheet. The Flamengo attacking midfielder is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €32.00m, a former Brazil youth international.
Brazil were drawn in Group C, alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. They open against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June, then face Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 19 June before meeting Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 24 June. Brazil reached the finals by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 10 June 2025.
Brazil were drawn in Group C, alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. They open against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June, then face Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 19 June before meeting Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 24 June. Brazil reached the finals by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 10 June 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
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Minutes played
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Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
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Accuracy
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Playing Style
An attacking midfielder, Paqueta has been a central creative force for Brazil since his 2018 debut. He won a continental title in 2019 and appeared at the 2021 and 2024 editions, and featured at the 2022 World Cup, coming off the bench to score decisive goals in the 2021 quarter-final and semi-final. He stands 1.83 m and is left-footed, with 817 minutes played this season.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is not Lucas Paqueta's first at senior level. He was part of Brazil's squad in 2022, and Carlo Ancelotti has named him in the 26 once more for the finals. A creative presence Ancelotti trusts, he travels as one of the confirmed names for the Brazil group stage.
National Team
Brazil
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
Paqueta lands on the Brazil card as a creative midfielder with a finishing habit, holding 62 caps and 13 goals for Brazil, with 3 goals in 12 club games this season. Brazil carry a Tier 1 billing of £32m, among the top team picks for the tournament.
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Paqueta at the 2026 World Cup
Paqueta is a confirmed attacking midfielder in Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Brazil side opening their Group C campaign in June.
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Brazil take a Tier 1 place, valued at £32m. First up for Brazil are Morocco.
Lucas Paqueta World Cup 2026 FAQs
At £32m, Brazil come in at Tier 1 this time. Carlo Ancelotti's side open the group against Morocco, and the slot sits with Brazil as a side.
At club level Paqueta turns out for Flamengo. He is an attacking midfielder in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the final 26.
Yes. With Brazil's 2022 World Cup squad behind him, Paqueta reaches a second finals in 2026, named again in Carlo Ancelotti's 26.
At club level Paqueta plays for Flamengo. Carlo Ancelotti lists him among Brazil's attacking midfielders in the final 26, with Brazil opening their Group C campaign against Morocco in mid-June.
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