US EditionNeymar's Path to the World Cup with Brazil Narrows After Subdued Performance for Santos
Neymar’s fitness concerns and subdued form in Santos’ 1-1 draw raise doubts about his World Cup spot, with coach Ancelotti requiring fully fit players for the June tournament.
- On Mar 15, 2026, Neymar produced a subdued performance and was held without a goal in Santos' 1-1 home draw with Corinthians, with his best chance a second-half header that narrowly missed.
- Neymar's medical history and sparse minutes this year complicate his case for selection, as he suffered an ACL injury in October 2023 and knee surgery in December, playing fewer than 10 matches for Santos this year.
- Observers watched at Vila Belmiro Stadium as Memphis Depay scored in the 19th minute and Gabriel Barbosa equalized four minutes later.
- It was Neymar's last game before Carlo Ancelotti names a squad for two friendlies on Monday, and Neymar said 'I wish to go back to the national team and play in the World Cup, but that's not up to me'.
- Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he will only take players who are 100% fit, though some may need no testing, leaving Neymar’s spot uncertain despite his 79 goals and fewer than 10 matches for Santos this year.
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Neymar played a subdued role in Santos’ 1-1 draw with Corinthians, which was his last game before Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti announces the squad for pre-World Cup friendlies.
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Neymar's path to the World Cup with Brazil narrows after subdued performance for Santos
Neymar’s troubled path to the upcoming World Cup has narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match.
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