World Cup 2026: Ancelotti Announces Brazil’s Line‑up Changes Ahead of Haiti Match

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazil will change its lineup for the second group‑stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Haiti.

The South Americans will face Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday.

Brazil opened the tournament with a 1‑1 draw against Morocco last Saturday.

Ancelotti Announces Line‑up Changes

“The team can and must do more,” Ancelotti said at a pre‑match press conference reported by Corriere dello Sport. “We’ll make some changes, perhaps bring in a fresher player. We need to improve our balance and the quality of our play, make fewer mistakes. We have the quality to do it and to play an entertaining game.”

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“I have no problem communicating the initial training. Football has no secrets, but I prefer to tell the players first.”

“Against Morocco, the match didn’t go well and it makes me a bit critical of the team. We have to find a solution. We have been working over the past few days to try to resolve the situation, and I believe we will succeed because I continue to trust that the team will be competitive in this World Cup.”

Preparing for the Haiti Match

Ancelotti expects a tough encounter with Haiti, describing the team as well‑balanced.

“We have to do many things well: defend with a low block, attack, exploit individual quality, be aggressive forward, lower the block, defend in our own area,” Ancelotti said. “Haiti is a very balanced team, with above all physical quality, well organised and with a rather clear system. They play good football given their characteristics. We must respect everyone because this is a World Cup and everyone is very motivated.”