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Carlo Ancelotti has started a new phase with Brazil after their exit from the 2026 World Cup last 16, with the focus now on building towards 2030.
Youth takes centre stage
Ancelotti has named 15 players under the age of 23 in the current camp. According to the Brazilian Football Confederation, Brazil's average age has fallen from 29.6 at the World Cup to 23.6 for this tour.
The coach said he wants to identify the next generation of Brazil players, and their performances in the upcoming matches will be his main focus.
Japan and Singapore on the schedule
Brazil and Japan meet again on Saturday, 23 November, their third meeting in the past year. Japan won 3-2 before the World Cup, in their first victory over Brazil in 14 meetings since 1989.
The sides met again in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 in Houston, where Brazil won 2-1.
Brazil play Singapore three days after the Japan match, on Tuesday, 26 November.