This episode confirms that Al’s body was not destroyed but is being "stored" at the Gate, sustained by the toll Edward paid.
Inside the gateway, Ed encounters his own Portal and, right next to it, another Portal belonging to Alphonse. There, he sees Al's original, emaciated body sitting in front of the gate. Though he cannot take Al with him yet—because Al’s soul is still tied to the armor and his body refuses to leave without its soul—the encounter proves that Al’s body is still alive and waiting. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Dub) Episode 26
In Episode 26 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , titled the story reaches a major emotional peak as Edward Elric finally comes face-to-face with his brother's physical body. Episode Summary This episode confirms that Al’s body was not
Ed, Ling, and Envy successfully exit Gluttony, reappearing in the underground lair of "Father." Though he cannot take Al with him yet—because
The episode follows Edward, Ling Yao, and Envy as they attempt to escape the endless void within Gluttony’s stomach. By performing a human transmutation on himself, Ed manages to open the Portal of Truth.