Brazil, Neymar and World Cup
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Santos head coach Cuca has backed Neymar to secure a place in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad following his influential display in a 2-0 Copa do Brasil victory over Coritiba.
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Neymar now expected to make Brazil’s final 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup after Carlo Ancelotti reportedly changes stance due to one key reason
Neymar’s future with Brazil appears to have taken a major turn ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with growing reports suggesting Carlo Ancelotti is now preparing to include the Santos star in his final 26-man squad.
Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, but there is no guarantee he will be at the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is set to be historic for a number of reasons. Not only will it be the largest edition of the tournament ever—with a record 48 teams—and the first to be hosted across three countries,
Brazil’s 2-1 loss to France in Foxborough was just a friendly, but it meant more than the score. The match exposed Brazil’s search for leadership, identity, and a key player, making Neymar’s
Neymar has reportedly been included in Brazil’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving his comeback hopes a major boost. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the marquee event.