'If you hit Korea, is it the national archery team?' Chaos erupts over the name... Brazil World Cup roster announced → Players and families moved to tears

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In Brazil, a 'football powerhouse,' the final World Cup roster is far more than a simple selection. The moment a player's name is called, having broken through fierce competition to stand among the chosen, brings tears of joy not only to the players but also to their families.

Brazil's UOL reported on the 19th (Korea time) that "forward Igor Thiago (25, Brentford) said after being selected for the World Cup roster that he was 'at a loss for words.'"

On this day, Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the final 26-man roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Brazil, the record holder with five World Cup titles, is once again considered a strong contender for this tournament. In the North American World Cup, they have been drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

Given the sheer number of top-tier players, making the final roster is no easy feat. Among them, Thiago has secured his chance to step onto the dream stage. The global football content channel 433 shared a video capturing the moment Thiago was included in the final World Cup roster. Watching the roster announcement with his family, Thiago was overcome with emotion as his name was called. The house was instantly filled with cheers and tears. Family members jumped up and embraced each other, while Thiago could not hide his overwhelmed expression, as if a dream had become reality.

The media also covered the reaction of Grêmio (Brazil) goalkeeper Weverton's family. They too erupted in cheers when Weverton's name was called. Family members embraced one another, sharing their joy, while Weverton displayed his emotion with an expression of disbelief.

In an interview with Brazilian media Kazé TV, Thiago confessed, "We prepared a celebration at home. We were waiting for Coach Ancelotti to call my name. Coach Ancelotti called my name. I am finally going to my first World Cup. It is an honor, and I do not know how to express this grateful heart and emotion I am feeling right now. I am at a loss for words."

Brentford forward Thiago has also been performing brilliantly in the English Premier League (EPL), where world-class players compete. He has scored 22 goals in 37 league matches this season, ranking second overall in the league. Only 'monster striker' Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 26 goals) has scored more goals than Thiago.

Thiago stated, "I believe I can contribute, even a little, to the quality Brazil's national team already possesses, based on the goals I scored this season, my performances at Brentford, my physical attributes, and my movement in counter-attack situations. I am a tall striker who is also strong in aerial duels," expressing his confidence.

Meanwhile, Brazil's 'legend' Neymar (Santos) has also made the final North American World Cup roster after overcoming various crises, including injuries. The world-class forward Neymar is currently the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team in A-matches (79 goals in 128 games). He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in the front of his knee in 2023, which prevented him from playing for the national team. Now included in the final roster, he returns to the national team for the first time in about three years. This will mark his fifth World Cup appearance in his career.

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