Brazil national soccer team gathers for World Cup preparations

Most of the 26 players called up to represent Brazil at the World Cup have already gathered in Teresópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, for the final stage of preparations ahead of the soccer tournament, which begins in 15 days and will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On Wednesday (May 27), the players underwent medical evaluations and held a training session closed to the press. Notícias relacionadas:Soccer: Brazil national team coach gets contract extension.Ancelotti announces Brazil’s World Cup squad.Coach Carlo Ancelotti will lead four training sessions through Saturday (30) in preparation for the friendly against Panama, which will take place on Sunday (31) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã Stadium. The following day, the team will travel to the United States, where they will play a final friendly match against Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland. Their World Cup debut will be against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Brazil is in Gro