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Dive into how Brazil’s national team uses advanced player tracking technology and smart vests to gather years of performance data on stars like Neymar, Vinicius Jr., and more. From GPS metrics on sprint speeds, heart rates, and fatigue to injury prevention and tactical decisions under Carlo Ancelotti, discover the science behind Brazil’s quest for a record sixth World Cup title in 2026. Brazil has won the men’s World Cup more times than any other nation.

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00:03Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles.
00:09Now, as the Chaser records sixth in 2026, they're turning to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead.
00:24From Pell to Ronaldo, Brazil's flair is legendary.
00:28But after recent disappointments, the CBF has embraced data.
00:33Player tracking technology has helped gather years of insights on its stars ahead of the
00:392026 tournament in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
00:51At the heart of it, sensor-laden smart vests worn under jerseys like a sports bra.
00:58They track sprint speeds, heart rates, distance covered, accelerations, fatigue levels, and
01:06recovery in real time.
01:08Most Brazilian pros wear them at clubs season-long.
01:12Data flows back to the national team's sports science department.
01:24This gives Coach Carlo crucial intel.
01:28I mean very, very crucial intel.
01:30National teams see players briefly.
01:33Stars are spread across continents.
01:35Tracking lets staff monitor workloads remotely, manage injuries like hamstrings and optimise tactics.
01:43Fast players for counter-attacks.
01:45Recovery data decides starters versus substitutes.
01:49Even in tournaments with tight schedules, live monitoring prevents over fatigue.
02:02Gilham Passos, Brazil's head of sports science, says,
02:07We know exactly where the players are in this transition process.
02:11One story, a player running for less than teammates looked inefficient by numbers, but video showed
02:17perfect positioning.
02:18He was always in the right spot.
02:20Tech informs, but coaches decide.
02:31As the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Brazil blends legendary talent with science.
02:37Wearables continue during matches.
02:40Will data deliver the sixth star?
02:42Football's magic still lies in moments of brilliance.
02:55We haven't had no more.
02:55Threeとか five and a three or four months of brilliance.
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03:01May we continue to oppose them.
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