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Endrick and Cunha begin on Brazil’s bench for the World Cup opener, with Ancelotti starting Alisson; Marquinhos, Gabriel, Ibañez, Thiago Santos; Casemiro, Guimarães, Paquetá; Vinícius and Raphinha. Neymar remains unavailable but will support from the bench after recent injuries. The choices underline Brazil’s attacking depth as Ancelotti opens the tournament against Morocco.

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