Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha 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 the forward group alongside Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan. The Manchester United forward is 27 at kick-off and brings 21 senior Brazil caps and one international goal into the squad, with 2026 set to be his first senior World Cup if he stays in the final 26 at kick-off.

Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C, with the opener against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 13 June. Ancelotti's side qualified through the CONMEBOL campaign, reaching the finals on 10 June 2025, and Cunha is listed among the forwards as a versatile attacker who can play as a centre-forward, a second striker or out wide.

Cunha is a versatile attacker whose game is built on dribbling, creativity and movement between the lines. He can lead the line as a centre-forward, drop in as a second striker, or drift wide depending on the system, linking play and running at defenders in the final third.

His one international goal comes from 21 caps as a forward who creates as much as he finishes. With that versatility, he is an attacking option Ancelotti can call on across the front line.

Brazil are a Tier 1 pick on the Goal Rush card at £32m within the game's £200m card budget, the premium top-band slot rather than a mid- or lower-tier call. The Group C draw against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland sets the early fixture context, with Carlo Ancelotti's confirmed 4-3-3 and a group-stage draw against lower-tier opponents giving the team slot its main Goal Rush angle.

Cunha is part of the Brazil team card at that £32m slot in the forward group.