KC Current Goalkeeper Lorena Called Up to Brazil National Team

KC Current goalkeeper Lorena has been named to the 26-player roster for the Brazilian National Team’s final fixtures of 2026, Kansas City Current reported.

The selection positions the goalkeeper for a high-stakes tour of Japan to face a top-tier opponent. Brazil is scheduled to play two friendly matches against Japan on Nov. 29 and Dec. 5.

These matches serve as a critical litmus test for the Brazilian squad. Japan currently holds the No. 5 spot in the FIFA/Coca Cola Women’s World Ranking, meaning the upcoming series will be difficult for the South American side.

The international window will see the teams compete across two different Japanese cities. The first match is set for Nov. 29 at Edion Peace Wing in Hiroshima, followed by a second encounter on Dec. 5 at JFR Harenokuni Stadium in Okayama.

Lorena’s inclusion follows a consistent run of international activity. She has received five call-ups for her home country throughout 2026. Her presence in the squad is a continuation of a heavy workload; she was invited for the February/March, April, June, and October international windows, and was called up for all six camps Brazil held throughout 2025.

This upcoming series carries historical weight for the goalkeeper. In May 2025, Lorena recorded a penalty kick save during a friendly against Japan, a detail that may prove relevant as she faces the highly-ranked Japanese offense once again.

Lorena enters this roster following a strong showing in South American competition. During a friendly against Argentina on Oct. 10, she made four saves while playing nearly the entire match, helping Brazil secure a 3-1 victory.

KC Current Goalkeeper Lorena Called Up to Brazil National Team

Her ability to perform under pressure has been a cornerstone of Brazil’s recent success in the region. Last summer, she helped guide the team to its ninth overall Copa América title, which marked the country’s fifth consecutive win in the tournament. Her performance was particularly decisive during the championship’s penalty kick shootout against Colombia, where she made the game-winning save to clinch the title.

While her career has seen setbacks, her resilience has defined her recent trajectory. After making her senior team debut in 2021, an injury forced her to miss the 2023 FIFA World Cup. However, she returned to the international stage for the 2024 Olympic Games, playing every single minute for Brazil. During that tournament, she kept a clean sheet in three of the six matches played as the team earned a silver medal.