Brazil, the most successful team in World Cup history, returns to soccer’s grandest stage with a point to prove this summer. A participant in every edition of the World Cup, the Seleção are no strangers to putting on a show even if it’s fallen well short of expectations in recent times. The attention on Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be extreme when Brazil kicks off its tournament against Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 13. Led by Real Madrid standout Vinícius Júnior, the current crop of players has a chance to forge a new chapter in Brazil’s storied history and restore faded glory. The Road to the World Cup Qualification record : 8W-6L-4D Goals for / against: 24 / 17 Top scorer: Raphinha (5) Assist leader: Neymar (3) Brazil’s spot at the 2026 World Cup was in doubt after the team only won three of its first eight qualifiers. Inconsistent and underwhelming results persisted until Ancelotti took charge and finally got the Seleção over the finish line to secure their place in this summer’s competition.…