Two players from Zenit have been included in the expanded squad of the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup!

Forward Luis Enrique and defender Douglas Santos, who play for the Petersburg club, have been called up to the national team to prepare for the World Cup. The coaching staff of Sevilla has compiled a preliminary list of 55 players, and the final squad of 26 players will be announced on May 18.

Both players have already had international experience. Douglas has played 5 matches for the national team, while Luis has played 13 matches, scoring 2 goals. In this season, Santos has played 24 matches and has scored two goals against opponents. Enrique has played 33 matches and has scored 6 goals for Zenit.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the fields of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19. In the group stage, Brazil will face teams from Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.