Brazilians and Argentines represent almost 25% of the World Cup players

Germany, the 2014 World Cup champion, also has representatives. They are Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer, both from Bayern Munich . And even the Spanish team, champion in 2010, has members still active in the World Cup: Busquets and Sergio Ramos.

"The list of participants is a reflection of a tournament that will be the most competitive and inclusive in world football, bringing together the best talent from each continent. We have 26 world champions. It is history in the making. In addition, there are 81 countries represented. The World Cup helps football to be truly global," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Atlético de Madrid, which is part of Botafogo's group, has the most World Cup winners, with six players. River Plate has four.

Brazil has 46 athletes in 20 foreign teams

In addition to Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo, the country has 46 players in 21 foreign teams in the tournament. Brazilians are representing all continents, with the exception of Auckland City, the sole representative of Oceania.

Europe is the continent with the highest concentration of Brazilians, with half of the country's players playing in foreign clubs. There are 22 athletes in 10 teams.