The squad features a blend of established stars like Alisson, Marquinhos and Casemiro alongside emerging talents including Chelsea teenager Estevao and the comeback of West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta, as Brazil look to end their qualifying campaign on a high note.

Neymar’s hopes of returning to Brazil’s squad ended after he suffered a thigh injury with Santos, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to leave him out of the World Cup qualifiers.