Brazil begins Ancelotti-led youth rebuild

Carlo Ancelotti has called up a younger Brazil squad for friendlies in Australia and India, including João Pedro, Endrick and Vinícius Júnior, as he uses FIFA windows to build cohesion ahead of the next cycle. His comments indicate a deliberate preference for emerging players while retaining experienced options who remain tournament-ready; the longer-term 2030 emphasis makes this an important squad-development story for a major favorite.