The current captain of the Brazil football team is Marquinhos. A recent squad listing for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup team says PSG defender Marquinhos will captain the side.

Quick scoop

  • Name: Marquinhos.
  • Role: Brazil captain for the current squad setup.
  • Context: Reuters also noted Casemiro has worn the armband in some recent matches under Carlo Ancelotti, but the squad captain listed for the World Cup team is Marquinhos.

One-line note

Brazil’s captaincy can shift by match, but the latest squad sources point to Marquinhos as the team captain.