Alisson and Ederson join Brazilian keepers picked for three World Cups

Alisson and Ederson have joined the list of players called up for three World CupsCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Alisson and Ederson have joined the list of Brazilian goalkeepers called up to three World Cups for the national team. Having been part of the 2018 and 2022 editions and this year’s World Cup, they join the group made up of Gilmar Neves, Taffarel, Dida, Júlio César, Carlos, and Waldir Peres.

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Wearing the No. 1 shirt, Alisson has played nine World Cup matches, five of them at the 2018 edition in Russia and four in 2022 in Qatar. He is the fourth goalkeeper with the most appearances for the Seleção at World Cups. He trails Júlio César, with 12 matches, Gilmar Neves and Emerson Leão, tied on 14, and the leader in the statistic, Taffarel, with 18 matches.

"It is a great honor to be able to represent my country! A privilege, accompanied by the immense responsibility of wearing this shirt! We will fight with all our strength in pursuit of our long-dreamed-of sixth star," celebrated the Rio Grande do Sul native from Novo Hamburgo on his social media after his call-up was confirmed.

In 2026, Alisson will play in the third World Cup of his careerCredits: FIFA

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Ederson, meanwhile, has taken the field only once: in the match against Cameroon, in the third and final round of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.

"Representing my country at a World Cup is more than the fulfillment of a dream... it is proof that God honors every step, every prayer, and every moment lived with faith. Wearing the Brazil national team shirt is a privilege that I carry with great pride," celebrated the São Paulo native from Osasco.

The squad chosen by Carlo Ancelotti also includes Weverton, who is going to his second World Cup. He played only in the closing minutes of the Seleção’s 4-1 win over South Korea, which secured a place in the quarterfinals.

In all, 38 goalkeepers have already been called up to represent Brazil at World Cups. The first were Joel and Velloso, in 1930.

The 2026 World Cup is the third of Ederson’s careerCredits: FIFA

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See how many World Cups each Brazilian goalkeeper has played in:

4 World Cups

Castilho - 1950, 1954, 1958 and 1962

Emerson Leão - 1970, 1974, 1978 and 1986

3 World Cups

Alisson - 2018, 2022 and 2026

Ederson - 2018, 2022 and 2026

Gylmar - 1958, 1982 and 1966

Taffarel - 1990, 1994 and 1998

Júlio César - 2006, 2010 and 2014

Dida - 1998, 2002 and 2006

Carlos - 1978, 1982 and 1986

Waldir Peres - 1974, 1978 and 1982

2 World Cups

Rogério Ceni - 2002 and 2006

Weverton - 2022 and 2026

1 World Cup

Joel - 1930

Velloso - 1930

Germano - 1934

Pedrosa - 1934

Walter - 1938

Batatais - 1938

Barbosa - 1950

Veludo - 1954

Cabeção -1954

Manga - 1966

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Félix - 1970

Ado - 1970

Renato -1974

Paulo Sérgio - 1982

Paulo Victor - 1986

Acácio - 1990

Zé Carlos - 1990

Zetti - 1994

Gilmar Rinaldi - 1994

Carlos Germano - 1998

Marcos - 2002

Gomes - 2010

Doni - 2010

Jefferson - 2014

Victor - 2014

Cássio - 2018

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