After racing through qualifying to become the first team to cement their place at this year’s World Cup, a revived Brazil team will arrive in Russia among the favourites for the trophy.
The five-time world champions will be looking to put breathing space between them and the chasing pack as the most successful international team in football history.
But their preparations are far from complete, and the work ahead of the tournament will start in earnest next month after coach Tite confirmed his 23-man squad on May 14.
The players are scheduled to arrive at the Granja Comary in Teresopolis on May 21, where they will work for a week before departing for London on May 27.