Museum of Tomorrow
The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in Rio de Janeiro used by the CBF as the setting for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad announcement on 18 May.
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Why did Brazil choose the Museum of Tomorrow for the most dramatic squad reveal in years?
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2026 FIFA World Cup- Where did Brazil announce their 2026 World Cup squad?
- Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on 18 May 2026 at the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã) in Rio de Janeiro's port district.Source: Lowdown
- What is the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro?
- The Museum of Tomorrow is a Science and futures museum in Rio de Janeiro's port district, designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in December 2015. It is known for its distinctive cantilevered architecture on Guanabara Bay.
Background
The Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã) is a Science and futures museum in Rio de Janeiro's port district, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and opened in December 2015. On 18 May 2026, Carlo Ancelotti chose the museum as the venue for Brazil's World Cup squad announcement, where Neymar was recalled after a 31-month international absence following his October 2023 ACL injury.
The museum's iconic cantilevered structure and its location in the regenerated port zone made it a deliberate choice for what the Brazilian Football Confederation presented as a historic squad reveal. Rodrygo, Thiago Silva (113 caps) and Éder Militão were cut in the same announcement. The venue reinforced Brazil's messaging that this squad represents a forward-looking project anchored by Neymar's return.
The Museum of Tomorrow sits on the Guanabara Bay waterfront near the restored Praça Mauá and the Museum of Art of Rio. The surrounding port district was redeveloped for the 2016 Rio Olympics and has become a cultural and commercial hub.