Forward Neymar is included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup.
Brazil forward Neymar has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian side Santos, is the country's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances but has not played for the Selecao since 2023 amid his struggles with injuries.
Making the squad means he will feature at a fourth World Cup having also played for Brazil at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Italian Ancelotti revealed his squad at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and fans cheered when Neymar's name was announced. Ancelotti, 66, who was appointed by Brazil last year, said: "We spent the entire year analysing Neymar.
Alisson Becker, who has missed Liverpool's last 10 games through injury, has been selected, along with Manchester United pair Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal defender Gabriel, Brentford striker Igor Thiago and Bournemouth forward Rayan. However, Chelsea forward Joao Pedro misses out despite being the Blues' top scorer in the Premier League this season with 15 goals and five assists.
Other players who have made the cut include La Liga stars Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Barcelona's Raphinha as well as 19-year-old striker Endrick, on loan at Lyon from Real. Five-time winners Brazil take on Morocco on 13 June, Haiti on 20 June and Scotland in their final Group C game four days later. Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira , Bremer , Ibanez , Wesley , Marquinhos , Gabriel , Douglas Santos .
Endrick , Gabriel Martinelli , Igor Thiago , Matheus Cunha , Raphinha , Vinicius Junior , Luiz Henrique , Neymar , Rayan .
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