Neymar was selected for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad in North America, following Carlo Ancelotti’s squad announcement. The decision drew attention because Neymar is 34 and has an injury history that previously raised doubts about his inclusion. Neymar has not played for Brazil since a World Cup qualifying loss to Uruguay on October 17, 2023. In 2026, he has performed well for Santos, scoring six goals and providing two assists. His selection was celebrated by fans at the ceremony. Brazil’s Group C opponents are Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. The squad includes Alisson, Ederson, Weverton, and defenders such as Bremer and Marquinhos, with midfielders including Bruno Guimaraes and Casemiro, and forwards including Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.
"Neymar has been selected in Brazil 's squad for the 2026 World Cup by Carlo Ancelotti. The decision over whether to take the 34-year-old to the finals in North America has dominated the build-up to Ancelotti's squad announcement on Monday, which came after Ancelotti extended his contract, meaning he will lead the Selecao into the 2030 tournament."
"Concern around his injury history was the primary reason for doubt surrounding his potential inclusion in the squad. Neymar has not played for the Selecao since a defeat to Uruguay in World Cup qualifying on October 17, 2023."
"Neymar has enjoyed an excellent 2026 so far for boyhood club Santos, scoring six goals and providing two assists. But the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star could now appear at his fourth World Cup finals after his selection was met with rapturous celebrations by fans in attendance of the ceremony confining the squad."
"Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C. More to follow Brazil squad in full Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio) Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Wesley (Roma)"
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