Brazil Names Roster

It was almost four years of preparation and dozens of player tryouts. Winning two titles and having the best campaign in the elimination phase guaranteed Brazil's position as the only country on the planet to play in every world championship.

This entire journey converged today in Rio de Janeiro, where Brazil announced the names of the 23 athletes who will comprise the group going to South Africa. Later today the list of seven reserve players will be announced. These will be called to play if one of the players in the first group is injured.

Being on the list of selected players is the greatest accolade for any player born in the country of football. It is a unique moment even for those with more experience. Luís Fabiano, Robinho, Nilmar and Maicon still want to break new ground. See what these four players had to say about the emotion of once again representing Brazil:

Congratulations to all selected! And good luck to the team and technical staff in the campaign for the sixth championship title! We are with you!