Brazil Announces World Cup Squad with Igor Tiago and Neymar

The five-time World Cup champion Brazil has unveiled its final squad of 26 players for the upcoming World Cup this summer. The anticipation before the event in Rio de Janeiro was immense, with fans besieging the conference building, demanding Neymar be included, despite his recent injury. The pressure even led to protests against the Italian specialist. Ultimately, Santos' star (the greatest goalscorer in Brazilian history) made the cut and will play in his fourth World Cup.

The squad also includes former Ludogorets attacker Igor Tiago, who is making a splash in English elite club Brentford.

The full Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremner (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Roger Ibahce (Al Ahly), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Tiago (Brentford), Luis Enrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Rafinha (Barcelona), Ryan (Bournemouth), Vinícius (Real Madrid)