Football fans in Singapore will have a chance to see some of the biggest names in world football this November, with Brazil bringing a star-studded squad to the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named 26 players for Brazil’s upcoming international friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The matches will also mark the five-time FIFA World Cup champions’ final international outings of 2026.

Brazil will take on Japan on 14 November, before facing Singapore at the National Stadium on 17 November.

Star-studded Brazil squad

The squad features several familiar names from Europe’s top clubs, led by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

The 2024 The Best FIFA Men’s Player and two-time UEFA Champions League winner will be joined by club teammate Endrick, one of Brazil’s most promising young attacking talents.

Barcelona forward Raphinha is another major name to watch, while Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães and Bruno Guimarães add further quality to the squad.

Chelsea youngster Estêvão, now 19, has also been included. Widely regarded as one of Brazil’s brightest young prospects, he will be looking to make his mark on the international stage.

There is also an opportunity to see some fresh faces. Five players have received their first senior Brazil call-ups: Jonathan Jesus, André Luiz, Allan, Marlon Gomes and Alisson Santana. All five will be hoping to make their international debuts during the Singapore trip.

Brazil’s full 26-player squad

Goalkeepers

• Bento (Al-Nassr)
• Lucas Perri (Torino)
• Pedro Morisco (Coritiba)

Defenders

• Arthur Dias (Athletico-PR)
• Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan)
• Douglas Santos (Zenit)
• Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
• Jair Cunha (Nottingham Forest)
• Jonathan Jesus (Cruzeiro)
• Vanderson (Monaco)
• Vitor Reis (Manchester City)
• Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders

• André Luiz (Corinthians)
• Andrey Santos (Manchester United)
• Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal)
• Danilo Santos (Botafogo)
• Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)
• João Gomes (Aston Villa)
• Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk)

Forwards

• Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk)
• Allan (Manchester City)
• Endrick (Real Madrid)
• Estêvão (Chelsea)
• Raphinha (Barcelona)
• Rayan (Bournemouth)
• Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

Four international matches at the National Stadium

The Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore will bring together Singapore, Japan, Brazil and Paraguay for four matches across three match days from 13 to 17 November.

The action kicks off with Singapore taking on Paraguay on 13 November, followed by an intriguing Japan vs Brazil encounter the next day. The two teams last met at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Brazil came away with a 2-1 victory.

Singapore will then face one of international football’s biggest teams on 17 November, with Brazil taking on the Lions in the evening’s first match. Japan and Paraguay will round off the series in the second game of the doubleheader.

Here’s the full schedule (Singapore time):

All matches will be played at the National Stadium at The Kallang.

Catch Brazil in action in Singapore

With these being Brazil’s final international matches of 2026, this is a rare opportunity for local football fans to catch the five-time world champions live.

Tickets went on sale on 4 September and are available through The Kallang’s official website.

For Singapore supporters, the highlight will undoubtedly be the 17 November clash against Brazil. Seeing players such as Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Endrick take on the Lions at the National Stadium should make for a memorable football night.