Brazil appealed against Thiago's caution, but - as expected - they were not successful, so former Chelsea defender Luiz will take the armband in Tuesday's semi-final.
FIFA's disciplinary committee refused to consider the appeal - appeals against yellow cards are only permitted in exceptional circumstances.
Thiago picked up the caution against Colombia, imposed after he blocked goalkeeper David Ospina taking a kick, and as it was his second of the tournament he was automatically suspended.
A FIFA statement said: "The disciplinary committee ... cannot consider the matter given the fact that there is no legal basis entitling it to grant such request." Luiz said: "I'm ready. I'm vice-captain and this group is very easy to handle because everyone's very down to earth. It won't be a tough job at all." Luiz has the full support of Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk, who insists the centre-back is the perfect man for the job. "He's just the best," said Hulk. "He's very caring and very attentive, no matter who he's with.
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