Key Takeaways:
- Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao have been recalled to the Brazil national team for friendlies later this month
- Neymar, Alisson, Marquinhos, and Raphinha have been omitted from the squad due to injury
- Brazil will play South Korea in Seoul on 10 October and Japan in Tokyo on 14 October
Brazilians at Real Madrid Receive National Team Call-Ups
Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao have all been named in the Brazil squad for the upcoming international friendlies against South Korea and Japan, scheduled for later this month. The Real Madrid stars return after absences dating back to the spring and autumn international windows. Vinicius was previously overlooked for September’s World Cup qualifiers versus Chile and Bolivia. Rodrygo last earned a cap in March, while Militao rejoins following his recovery from a significant knee injury that sidelined him for much of the previous season.
CONVOCADOS! ✅
O mister Carlo Ancelotti divulgou a lista dos jogadores convocados para os amistosos contra Coreia do Sul e Japão nos dias 10 e 14 de outubro.
ISSO É BRASIL! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/AgoZ2CZW7E
— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) October 1, 2025
Injury Woes Sideline Key Figures
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar will not be featuring this international window after sustaining a torn thigh muscle last month. The forward is targeting a comeback in November. Joining Neymar on the casualty list are Liverpool’s Alisson, Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Marquinhos, and Barcelona forward Raphinha, who will also miss out through injury.
Fixture Schedule and Squad Planning
The Seleção are set to meet South Korea in Seoul on 10 October before taking on Japan in Tokyo just four days later. While the squad is steadily taking shape, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has stressed that the selection for these friendlies does not represent his definitive roster for the 2026 World Cup finals in North America next summer. As he stated:
“It is clear that many of these players will be in the World Cup squad, but certainly, those absent due to injuries must also be taken into consideration. This will be a good opportunity for the others to show their qualities,” commented Ancelotti.
| Brazil Upcoming International Fixtures | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea v Brazil | 10 October | Seoul |
| Japan v Brazil | 14 October | Tokyo |
