"Neymar is on the list of players who could be at the World Cup, Neymar has recovered, but he needs to show performance. When the Brazilian league ends, he'll have some vacation time, and then he must show his quality and physical condition again. Now we have six months before the final list. We simply need to monitor him, as we do with the others, to see whether to make any changes to the final team."
"We are working to arrive at the World Cup in the best possible condition. We are on the right track. Until March, I can change the players, but I have full confidence that those who are selected will be ready for the event."
Carlo Ancelotti has placed Neymar on the list of potential Brazil squad members for the 2026 World Cup and will monitor his recovery and form over the next six months. Neymar has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Uruguay in October 2023 and returned to Santos after rehabilitation but has continued to struggle with injuries. Brazil qualified for the 2026 tournament by finishing fifth in CONMEBOL qualifying. Ancelotti stated Neymar must demonstrate performance and physical condition after the Brazilian league and a vacation period, with selection changes possible until March. Brazil play Tunisia in their final 2025 match and will learn their World Cup group on December 5.
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