Casemiro will captain Brazil in their clash with Morocco on Saturday night, it has been confirmed.
The midfielder has been earmarked throughout his career for his leadership qualities and has been rewarded with one of the most prestigious roles in world football.
Ramon Menezes, the country's interim boss as they search for a permanent replacement for Tite, who departed following their disappointing World Cup exit, has entrusted the midfielder with the job.
It comes following Thiago Silva's absence from this month's squad after he sustained an ankle injury playing for Chelsea last month.