Neymar JR included in Brazil's World Cup squad
Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has included striker Neymar Jr in the team's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, which are expected to begin next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada, while Chelsea striker João Pedro has been left out.
Neymar, 34, is set to play in his fourth FIFA World Cup since his debut in 2014 when Brazil hosted the tournament.
FULL SQUAD
🥅MAKIPA: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio)
🧱WALINZI: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibañez (Al-Ahli), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)
🎩LINKS
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)
⚽LIST: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vini Jr (Real Madrid)