Zenit’s Douglas Santos and Luiz Henrique have been included in Brazil’s extended 55-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The preliminary list also features Santos forward Neymar and former Zenit midfielder Gerson, who now plays for Cruzeiro. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce the final squad at a later date.
In the group stage of the World Cup, Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in Group C. The tournament is set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with all matches available for exclusive broadcast in Russia.