Raphinha

Raphinha 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, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago and Rayan. The Barcelona winger is 29 at kick-off and brings 37 senior Brazil caps and 11 international goals (as of 27 March 2026) into the tournament, making this his second senior World Cup after the quarter-final run at Qatar 2022.

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 Raphinha among the forwards.

Raphinha is a versatile winger known for technical ability, agility, pace and defensive work rate. He primarily operates on the right, using his left foot to cut inside, create goal-scoring chances and deliver passes into dangerous areas.

There is a central edge too. At Barcelona under Hansi Flick, his role evolved from a traditional winger into a more central second-striker position, with diagonal runs into the box and inward movement between defensive and midfield lines. In Ancelotti's 4-3-3, he is listed in Brazil's forward group with 37 caps and 11 goals.

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.

Raphinha gives that Brazil pick a right-sided creator-finisher profile. He is a listed forward, cuts inside on his left foot, presses without the ball and has the Barcelona second-striker evolution in his recent role. For a £32m slot, that makes him more than a touchline winger.