Brazil are through to the last 16 of the World Cup, but who is available to Tite for the round of 16 clash against South Korea?
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil are the most successful team in the history of the competition, but 2002 was the last time the Selecao got their hands on the coveted trophy.
There were quarter-final exits in 2006, 2010 and 2018, while they had to settle for fourth spot in 2014 after a tournament to forget.
Now it's up to the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and more to end the Selecao's drought and finally bring home the trophy once more.
They went past Serbia and Switzerland but lost to Cameroon in their final group game. However, they have successfully booked their berth in the round of 16 as group winners.
A spirited South Korea now awaits in the next round and Tite's side have to be at their very best if they want to reach the quarter-finals.
Brazil received a major blow just three days before their last-16 tie as full-back Alex Telles and forward Gabriel Jesus were ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.
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GOALKEEPERS
Alisson was the No.1 custodian for Brazil in their first two matches while Tite picked Ederson in their final group game against Cameroon.
Weverton will continue to play the role of number three while the two established stoppers battle for the starting berth.
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Alisson
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Liverpool
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Ederson
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Manchester City
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Weverton
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Palmeiras
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DEFENDERS
Brazil have no shortage of options in defence.
Thiago Silva and Marquinhos have been starting through the middle, but Eder Militao and Bremer are both regular starters at some of Europe's biggest clubs, too, and were given minutes against Cameroon.
Dani Alves continues to defy the odds as he appeared in Brazil's final group game too.
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Thiago Silva
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Chelsea
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Marquinhos
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Paris Saint-Germain
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Danilo
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Juventus
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Eder Millitao
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Real Madrid
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Alex Sandro
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Juventus
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Bremer
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Juventus
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Dani Alves
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PUMAS
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MIDFIELDERS
And there is possibly even more strength in depth in midfield.
Manchester United duo Casemiro and Fred are solid options in the holding role, while Fabinho's inclusion provides Brazil with yet another outstanding defensive candidate.
Lucas Paqueta offers a bit more creativity on the ball, but will be made to work for his spot in the XI thanks to Bruno Guimaraes' inspiring form at Newcastle earning him a place in the squad.
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Casemiro
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Manchester United
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Lucas Paqueta
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West Ham United
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Fabinho
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Liverpool
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Fred
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Manchester United
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Everton Ribeiro
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Flamengo
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Bruno Guimaraes
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Newcastle United
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ATTACKERS
Brazil's wealth of options up front is another reason why they are one of the favourites.
There's Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Antony and Richarlison. The list just goes on and on.
And that's not even taken players like Rodrygo and Gabriel Martinelli into account.
It's fair to say that plenty of coaches are envious of Brazil's attack in Qatar!
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Neymar
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Paris Saint-Germain
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Richarlison
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Tottenham Hotspur
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Vinicius Junior
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Real Madrid
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Antony
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Manchester United
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Raphinha
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Barcelona
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Rodrygo
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Real Madrid
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Pedro
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Flamengo
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Gabriel Martinelli
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Arsenal
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