Manchester United star Matheus Cunha sent out a powerful message after he was named in the Brazil squad for this summer’s World Cup campaign in North America.
Carlo Ancelotti announced his 26-man squad on Monday, with the former Real Madrid manager leading the five-time World Cup champions into the tournament.
Outgoing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, who returned to the Brazil national team under Carlo Ancelotti in 2025, will captain his country for the FIFA competition.
Matheus Cunha, who featured under Ancelotti in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying campaign in 2025, is among the 26-man squad alongside the likes of Neymar.
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Matheus Cunha on the importance of making the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha, who is in his debut season at Old Trafford, made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2021 under manager Tite.
Cunha has been capped 21 times for Brazil and the 26-year-old former Wolves ace has netted once and registered two assists for his country since his senior debut.
However, United’s 2025 summer signing has not represented Brazil at either the Copa America tournament or the World Cup competition in his career so far.
Cunha took to Instagram and sent a message to Manchester United fans that he had finally completed his “dream” of heading to a World Cup tournament with Brazil.
“On God, 22 was so hard and I didn’t even understand it,” he wrote, as per a rough translation from Portuguese to English.
“Today I am so accomplished with everything God has given me that I can’t thank you enough for all the moments of learning and growth.
“I AM GOING TO REALIZE MY BIGGEST DREAM [sic].”
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Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes were among the Man Utd stars to react to Matheus Cunha’s World Cup milestone with Brazil
Bruno Fernandes was spotted in the comments of Cunha’s post and the Man Utd captain shared a GIF of his teammate celebrating to mark the milestone.
Lisandro Martinez dropped two clapping emojis in reaction to Cunha heading to the World Cup, while Harry Maguire shared a clapping emoji alongside a fire emoji.
Brazil secured their World Cup qualification under Carlo Ancelotti in 2025 and the five-time champions will be in Group C for the FIFA tournament this summer.
Ancelotti’s men will face Panama and Egypt in June friendlies ahead of Brazil kicking off their World Cup campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in the US.
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