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Neymar will be going to the 2026 World Cup this summer having been named in the Brazil squad for the tournament.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his 26-man set-up on Monday evening, making the huge decision to include the superstar forward.
Neymar had been the main talking point ahead of Ancelotti’s announcement, with his international future in the balance as he hasn’t played for his country since 2023.
He had also struggled with injury issues, which had thrown his chances of playing for his national team again into doubt.
But Brazil have taken the risk of bringing their most famous player to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Explaining his decision, manager Ancelotti said: “Neymar will be an important player for us at the World Cup.
“We spent the entire year analysing Neymar.
“We realised that in this last period he had continuity and was in good physical condition”.
So, Neymar, who has the second-most appearances of any player for Brazil, will be on the plane for the World Cup this summer.
It will be the fourth edition of the competition that he has played in, having appeared in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Across 13 games for the Brazilian side at the tournament, he has scored eight goals and provided four assists.
His inclusion will be celebrated across his country, with Brazil legend and his former teammate Marcelo posting his ecstatic reaction on social media following Ancelotti’s announcement.
Shock omission
Neymar may have seen his dream realised, but for others, they have missed out on the chance to play at a World Cup.
One of those failing to get a place is Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, in what was a shock outcome of the selection.
Pedro, who has 15 Premier League goals this season, had played in both of Brazil’s last friendlies before the tournament, but he will not be part of the 26-man squad.
“I am sad for players who have been left out, like Joao Pedro,” Ancelotti explained. “They will have chances in the future.”
The 24-year-old has eight Brazil caps in total and was expected to be a part of the attacking set-up this summer.
Instead, Brentford’s Igor Thiago gets a place, along with Bournemouth’s Rayan, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha and more.
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos, Wesley.
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Fabinho, Danilo S., Lucas Paqueta.
Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Raphinha, Rayan, Vinicius Junior.
Who else is in the Brazil squad?
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson would have been worried about missing out on the Brazil squad due to his injury.
He has not played a game for the Reds since March 18, but Ancelotti has still chosen to take him to North America.
Arsenal’s Gabriel will also be going, alongside Man United’s Casemiro and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes.
Vinicius Jr is going to hope to make a huge impact, while Raphinha and Marquinhos are two more big names involved.
Brazil’s first game of the 2026 World Cup will be on June 13 when they take on Morocco in Group C.
A clash with Haiti follows on June 20, before they come up against Steve Clarke’s Scotland on June 24.
Neymar will be going to the 2026 World Cup this summer having been named in the Brazil squad for the tournament.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his 26-man set-up on Monday evening, making the huge decision to include the superstar forward.
Neymar had been the main talking point ahead of Ancelotti’s announcement, with his international future in the balance as he hasn’t played for his country since 2023.
He had also struggled with injury issues, which had thrown his chances of playing for his national team again into doubt.
But Brazil have taken the risk of bringing their most famous player to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Explaining his decision, manager Ancelotti said: “Neymar will be an important player for us at the World Cup.
“We spent the entire year analysing Neymar.
“We realised that in this last period he had continuity and was in good physical condition”.
So, Neymar, who has the second-most appearances of any player for Brazil, will be on the plane for the World Cup this summer.
It will be the fourth edition of the competition that he has played in, having appeared in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Across 13 games for the Brazilian side at the tournament, he has scored eight goals and provided four assists.
His inclusion will be celebrated across his country, with Brazil legend and his former teammate Marcelo posting his ecstatic reaction on social media following Ancelotti’s announcement.
Shock omission
Neymar may have seen his dream realised, but for others, they have missed out on the chance to play at a World Cup.
One of those failing to get a place is Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, in what was a shock outcome of the selection.
Pedro, who has 15 Premier League goals this season, had played in both of Brazil’s last friendlies before the tournament, but he will not be part of the 26-man squad.
“I am sad for players who have been left out, like Joao Pedro,” Ancelotti explained. “They will have chances in the future.”
The 24-year-old has eight Brazil caps in total and was expected to be a part of the attacking set-up this summer.
Instead, Brentford’s Igor Thiago gets a place, along with Bournemouth’s Rayan, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha and more.
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Marquinhos, Wesley.
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Fabinho, Danilo S., Lucas Paqueta.
Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Raphinha, Rayan, Vinicius Junior.
Who else is in the Brazil squad?
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson would have been worried about missing out on the Brazil squad due to his injury.
He has not played a game for the Reds since March 18, but Ancelotti has still chosen to take him to North America.
Arsenal’s Gabriel will also be going, alongside Man United’s Casemiro and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes.
Vinicius Jr is going to hope to make a huge impact, while Raphinha and Marquinhos are two more big names involved.
Brazil’s first game of the 2026 World Cup will be on June 13 when they take on Morocco in Group C.
A clash with Haiti follows on June 20, before they come up against Steve Clarke’s Scotland on June 24.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Jack Johnson |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-05-18 21:57:00 |
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