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

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'In the football powerhouse Brazil, making the final World Cup roster is no simple selection. The moment a player's name is called, having broken through fierce competition to stand among the chosen, players and their families alike shed tears of joy.

'Brazil's UOL reported on the 19th (Korea time) that striker Igor Thiago (25, Brentford) said after being selected for the World Cup roster, "It is indescribable."

'On this day, Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti announced the final 26-man roster for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Brazil, which holds the record for the most World Cup titles with five, is once again considered a strong contender for this tournament. In the North American World Cup, Brazil has been drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

'With so many formidable players, making the final roster is no easy feat. Among them, Thiago has earned the chance to play on 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 upon hearing his name called. The living room was instantly filled with cheers and tears. Family members jumped up, embraced each other, and could not hide their overwhelmed expressions, as if a dream had become reality.

'The media also covered the reaction of Weberthon's family, the goalkeeper for Grêmio (Brazil). Upon hearing Weberthon's name called, they all cheered in unison. The family embraced each other, sharing their joy.

'In an interview with Brazilian media Kazé TV, Thiago said, "We prepared a celebration at home. We were waiting for Coach Ancelotti to call my name." He added, "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 feeling and emotion I am experiencing right now. It is indescribable."

'Brentford striker Thiago has also shown outstanding performances 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 said, "I believe I can contribute, even a little, to the quality Brazil's national team already possesses, with the goals I have scored this season, my performances at Brentford, my physical attributes, and my movement in counter-attack situations." He also expressed confidence, stating, "I am a tall striker who is strong in aerial duels."

'Meanwhile, Brazil's "legend" Neymar (Santos) has also made the final World Cup roster after overcoming various crises, including injuries. The world-class striker Neymar is currently the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team in A-matches (79 goals in 128 games). He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in 2023, which prevented him from Oh Raet-dong-an (CEO) with the national team. Now included in the final roster, he returns to the national team after approximately three years. This will mark his fifth World Cup appearance in his career.

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