The Auriverde right-back, who has made 29 appearances this season in Ligue 1 with AS Monaco, has been called up by the new Brazilian coach to play two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup.
The bench has a new face, but he remains on the roster. While former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has just been appointed head coach of the Seleção, he has included Monaco full-back Vanderson in his first squad. The Rouge et Blanc number two has thus been called up by the five-time Champions League winner for Brazil’s upcoming fixtures.
TIME CONVOCADO! 🇧🇷
O treinador da Seleção Brasileira, Carlo Ancelotti, anunciou nesta segunda-feira (26) a lista dos convocados para os jogos contra Equador e Paraguai, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo 2026.
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A gathering to earn points
With two crucial matches on the schedule in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Currently fourth in South American qualifying, just one point ahead of the sixth-placed teams, the Auriverde need to gain some breathing room in the standings. To achieve this, Vandi’s teammates will face Ecuador on Friday, June 6, and Paraguay on Wednesday, June 11.
Une nouvelle occasion pour notre arrière droit de se montrer en sélection et de gagner des points, lui qui totalise déjà 5 capes avec la Seleção, et qui avait déjà été appelé en mars dernier. Bravo Vandi’! 🇧🇷
📆 Brazil’s fixtures:
2026 World Cup Qualifiers – CONMEBOL
Friday, June 6 (1:00 AM): Ecuador vs. Brazil at the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Wednesday, June 11 (2:45 AM): Brazil vs. Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Brazil