Brentford Striker Thiago Named in Brazil’s World Cup Squad

Carlo Ancelotti has named his Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago is on the plane after an exceptional first full Premier League season with the Bees.

Thiago Rewarded with World Cup Spot

Thiago has been a standout player in the Premier League this season, netting 22 goals for Brentford, placing him second only to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring chart.

Thiago’s form has put Brentford in the mix to secure a European place. The Londoners currently occupy the UEFA Conference League spot, but Keith Andrews’ men can still qualify for the UEFA Europa League on the final day.

Thiago and his teammates travel to Anfield this weekend to face Arne Slot’s inconsistent Liverpool. Incredibly, a win on Merseyside will see Brentford finish just four points behind last season’s Premier League champions.

Brentford have had a brilliant season in England’s top tier, surprising most. Before a ball was kicked, the London side were tipped to be in a relegation battle, but Andrews and his team have certainly defied the odds.

Can Brazil End World Cup Wait?

Thiago earned his first national call-up in March, featuring in friendlies against France and Croatia. He made a strong impression, netting in the 3-1 victory over the Croatians.

Alongside the Brentford man, Brazil have a star-studded World Cup squad. The likes of Gabriel, Casemiro, Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Neymar will feature in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Brazil enter every World Cup as one of the favourites, but the record winners have not lifted the trophy in nearly 25 years. Since their victory in South Korea and Japan in 2002, Canarinho has been eliminated in the quarter-finals four times out of the following five tournaments.

Can Brazil end the long run and get their hands on the trophy? Right now, you can get odds of 8/1 for the Brazilians to win the 2026 World Cup.