Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has commented on Neymar's call-up for the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old attacker from Santos was included in the final squad for the upcoming tournament, having not played for the national team since 2023 due to a series of injuries.

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"Neymar will be an important player for us at the World Cup. We analyzed his situation throughout the year. We realized that in this last period, he has shown consistency and is in good physical condition," Ancelotti said at a press conference where he announced the 26 players heading to the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

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“Neymar will be an important player for us at the World Cup. We spent the entire year analyzing Neymar. We realized that in this last period he had continuity and was in good physical condition.” @BrasilEdition May 18, 2026