( L - R ) Ronaldinho, Kaka - Reuters

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP):

Ronaldinho and Kaka will return to Brazil's national team for a friendly against Algeria at the end of the month in France.

Coach Dunga summoned the duo plus 20 others for the match on August 22 in Montpellier.

Kaka and Ronaldinho skipped the Copa America won by Brazil last month to take vacation following the European season.

"Our job is to do what is best for thenational team. We need to summon the players who we feel are the best for the team," Dunga said.

Dunga made four other changes from the squad that won the South American championship in Venezuela, adding goalkeeper Julio Cesar, defender Lucio, midfielder Lucas and striker Rafael Sobis.

Among those not called for the friendly were Helton, Alex, Gilberto Silva, Anderson, Afonso and Fred.

12th friendly

It will be Brazil's 12th friendly since Dunga replaced Carlos Alberto Parreira after the team's World Cup quarter-final elimination in France.

Brazil have won seven games, lost one and drawn three under Dunga.

They have also beaten Algeria in all three games between the two, including in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

The Brazilian soccer confederation also announced Brazil will play Mexico on September 12 in Boston. They may also face Canada at a location and a date still to be determined.

Brazil and Mexico have played 30 times, with the Brazilians winning 18 matches and Mexico winning six, including their last two meetings - at the 2005 Confederations Cup and in the Copa America in June.

Since winning the Copa America last month, Brazil have turned its attention to World Cup qualifying that begins in October.

Brazil will debut against Colombia and then will face Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay.

"We will play two friendlies in September before the qualifying matches, we have to take advantage of these opportunities and keep the national team active," supervisor Americo Faria said.Squad:

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (AS Roma)

Defenders: Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Juan (AS Roma), Naldo (Werder Bremen), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Sevilla), Kleber (Santos); midfielders: Josue (Sao Paulo), Diego (Werder Bremen), Elano (Manchester City), Mineiro (Hertha Berlin), Kaka (AC Milan), Fernando (Bordeaux), Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona), Julio Batista (Real Madrid), Lucas (Liverpool); forwards: Robinho (Real Madrid),Vagner Love (CSKA Moscow), Rafael Sobis (Real Betis).