Endrick wins big despite not being used by Ancelotti.

Despite being overlooked by Carlo Ancelotti in the draw against Morocco, Endrick still became the most talked-about name among Brazilian football fans.

Endrick didn't play against Morocco, but he became the most talked-about name among Brazilian fans.

When Brazil failed to beat Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, one of the most controversial topics after the game had nothing to do with tactics or the result. Instead, all attention was focused on Endrick, the young striker who was not given a chance to play by Carlo Ancelotti.

Throughout the 90 minutes at MetLife Stadium, Endrick warmed up on the touchline several times. However, the moment he was waiting for never arrived. Coach Ancelotti used every other option in attack but still kept the Real Madrid striker on the bench for the rest of the match.

This decision quickly sparked a wave of debate in Brazil.

According to data from Brandwatch, Endrick generated over 31,000 social media interactions after the match against Morocco. This number even surpassed Vinicius Junior, the player who scored the opening goal for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.

On Instagram, Endrick's account gained nearly 600,000 followers in just one day. This growth rate is higher than that of Neymar and Vinicius combined in the same period.

The reaction from the fans shows that Endrick holds a special place in the hearts of Brazilian supporters.

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At 19 years old, this striker is considered a representative of the new generation of Selecao. Every time the national team faces difficulties in attack, Endrick's name comes up in discussions. This partly reflects the faith that fans have in the young player currently wearing the Real Madrid jersey.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision not to use Endrick sparked controversy following Brazil's 1-1 draw at the 2026 World Cup.

After the match, Ancelotti declined to comment specifically on Endrick. "I'm not talking about a specific player. I'm talking about the whole team. We didn't play well in the first half but improved in the second. Brazil had chances, but needed to take better advantage of them," the Italian strategist said.

The answer did not quell the controversy. On the contrary, it only increased the attention given to Endrick.

It's noteworthy that every time Endrick has been given the opportunity since making his debut for the Brazilian national team in 2023, he has left his mark.

The striker, born in 2006, has scored four goals and provided one assist for the national team. All of these came when Brazil were trailing or unable to make a difference on the field.

Of course, those numbers aren't enough to guarantee a starting spot. However, they are enough to raise questions about how Ancelotti is utilizing his attacking resources.

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The World Cup is always a tournament of memorable moments. For Endrick, that moment has yet to come. But after the draw against Morocco, he is perhaps the most popular substitute player in Brazil.

Sometimes, a player can become the main character of a story even without appearing on the field.

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