World Cup 2026: Alisson sees 'doubts' as a positive for Brazil's chances

Brazil's World Cup aspirations are shadowed by lingering doubts, but goalkeeper Alisson sees this as a potential advantage. He believes the current squad, facing scrutiny for inconsistent play and a 22-year title drought, can draw inspiration from past Brazilian teams that overcame similar uncertainties to win the World Cup.

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It is good that the team arrives with some doubts, because that has also happened on other occasions. The current team has different characteristics from the teams of other eras.

"It is good that the team arrives with some doubts, because that has also happened on other occasions," Alisson stated during a press conference in New Jersey. "The current team has different characteristics from the teams of other eras."

The Liverpool goalkeeper acknowledged the team's "tormented" journey through South American qualifiers, including a historic home loss to Argentina. However, he emphasized the positive transformation since Carlo Ancelotti took charge a year ago. "The atmosphere has transformed. He is a guy with a very strong presence, who is not focused on controversies," Alisson added.

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The most important thing is how we face this now, how we feel now, what we are becoming as a team, and we hope that translates into a good result in this match against Morocco.

Brazil, seeking a record sixth World Cup title, begins its campaign against Morocco. The team faces challenges, including the likely absence of Neymar due to injury. Alisson, preparing for his third World Cup, is expected to be the starting goalkeeper under Ancelotti, who guided the team through qualification.

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But the most important thing is the moment we are in right now. Since Ancelotti's arrival (a year ago) the atmosphere has transformed. He is a guy with a very strong presence, who is not focused on controversies.