Coach Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil's starting lineup for Friday's match against Haiti without Endrick. The decision drew criticism on social media.
The Brazilian team starts the game against Haiti with Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá and Matheus Cunha; Raphinha and Vinicius Junior.
The lineup features two changes from the 1-1 draw with Morocco. Danilo and Matheus Cunha replaced Ibañez and Igor Thiago.
Ancelotti described Endrick as an "extraordinary talent" in an interview in Philadelphia on Thursday but chose to keep him on the bench. Social media users criticized the absence of the 19-year-old forward and questioned Casemiro's inclusion.
The match kicks off at 21:30 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for the second round of the 2026 World Cup.
