- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
- The highly anticipated squad confirmed the inclusion of 34-year-old Neymar, Brazil's leading goalscorer, who has been in strong form for Santos.
- Ancelotti had previously indicated that Neymar's talent was beyond question, with his physical condition being the primary factor for selection.
- Key players named in the squad include goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson, midfielders Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães, and forwards Vinicius Junior and Endrick, but Chelsea’s Joao Pedro was a surprise omission.
- Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign in Group C against Morocco on 13 June, before facing Haiti and Scotland.
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Is Neymar going to play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?
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