Arthur Elias, the head coach, has officially unveiled the 26-member roster for the Brazilian Women's National Team, set to compete in the highly anticipated FIFA Series. This global tournament, conceptualized and supported by FIFA, brings together four national teams from diverse confederations to engage in international friendly matches within a single host nation. For this edition, Brazil proudly hosts the event, with all thrilling encounters scheduled to unfold at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso.
The FIFA Series serves as a crucial platform for national teams to hone their skills, test new strategies, and foster international camaraderie. Brazil's participation underscores its commitment to advancing women's football on the global stage. The selection of players reflects a strategic blend of seasoned professionals and promising new talents, meticulously chosen to represent the nation with skill and determination.
The Brazilian team will face a challenging lineup of opponents, beginning with South Korea on April 11th. This will be followed by a match against Zambia on April 14th, and their final encounter will be against Canada on April 18th. All these matches are slated to kick off at 9:30 p.m. local Cuiabá time, which corresponds to 10:30 p.m. Brasília time, promising an exciting series of evening games for fans.
The leadership for the Women's National Team throughout this tournament will be provided by Diego Pécora, who currently serves as the president of the Mato Grosso Football Federation. His involvement highlights the local support and organizational efforts dedicated to making the FIFA Series a resounding success in Cuiabá.
The squad list reveals a diverse array of talent, with players drawn from prominent clubs both domestically and internationally. The goalkeeping contingent includes Lorena from Kansas City (USA), Lelê from Corinthians, and Thaís Lima from Benfica (POR). The defensive line features Isa Haas (América, MEX), Mariza (Tigres, MEX), Thais Ferreira (Corinthians), Lauren (Atlético de Madrid, ESP), Paloma Maciel (Cruzeiro), and Vitória Calhau (Cruzeiro), alongside full-backs Gi Fernandes (Corinthians), Raissa Bahia (Palmeiras), and Yasmim (Real Madrid, ESP).
Midfield prowess will be provided by Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Angelina (Orlando Pride, USA), Ana Vitória (Corinthians), Maiara (Angel City, USA), and Ary Borges (Angel City, USA). The forward line boasts significant attacking power with Ludmila (San Diego, USA), Kerolin (Manchester City, ENG), Tainá Maranhão (Palmeiras), Dudinha (San Diego, USA), Jheniffer (Tigres, MEX), Gabi Portilho (San Diego, USA), Gio Garbelini (Atletico de Madrid, ESP), Aline Gomes (Pachuca, MEX), and Marília (Cruzeiro).
The upcoming FIFA Series in Cuiabá promises to be a captivating display of women's football, showcasing Brazil's commitment to excellence and providing an invaluable opportunity for the national team to compete against top international rivals. This carefully selected squad, under Arthur Elias's guidance, is poised to deliver a strong performance and further elevate the profile of women's soccer in Brazil and beyond.
