Exclusive-Neymar World Cup Call Based on Fitness and Form, Not Sentiment, Ancelotti Tells Reuters
Neymar was named to the 55-player pool as Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti weighs injuries and form before selecting the final 26-man World Cup squad.
- On Monday, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti submitted his 55-man preliminary roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including veteran forward Neymar while excluding Chelsea forward Estêvão due to injury.
- The 34-year-old Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has struggled with injuries since 2023; Ancelotti had previously excluded him from every squad since June, citing fitness concerns.
- Estêvão's hopes for his first World Cup ended after suffering a thigh injury during Chelsea's April 18 match against Manchester United, as medical staff could not guarantee a 100% recovery.
- Following Neymar's inclusion, his probability of playing in the World Cup surged on the prediction market Polymarket from below 50% to 61%, reflecting the player's previous vow to secure selection.
- Ancelotti is scheduled to reveal the final 26-man roster on May 18, as Brazil, drawn in Group C, prepares for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign opener against the Atlas Lions on June 16.
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Exclusive-Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 12 : Carlo Ancelotti will walk into Monday's Brazil squad announcement with a nation peering over his shoulder and one burning question hanging in the Rio de Janeiro air: Neymar or no Neymar?The 34-year-old forward is Brazil's all-time leading scorer, but his place at the 2026 World Cup, w
Hope is up! Neymar, the Brazilian footballer, is on the list of candidates for the 2026 World Cup of DT Carlo Ancelotti; in addition to the current player of Santos FC, there are another 54 names among the possible candidates of Brazil.This is a first advance, since the official list of players who will go to the 2026 World Cup of Football will be announced the following week in a ceremony; however, since this moment there are already great abse…
Santos Neymar's striker is on the list of 55 players from Brazil for the 2026 World Cup drawn up by Carlo Ancelotti as confirmed this Tuesday by the son and assistant of the Italian technician, David Ancelotti."If he is on this list it is because his physical condition is improving. Then, between now and May 18, we will reduce the list to the 26 that will come to the United States," Davide Ancelotti explained to the Italian daily Gazzetta dello …
Brazilian player Neymar is on the prelist of 55 called by the country's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, for the World Cup that will be played since June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, confirmed Tuesday the son and assistant of the Italian technician, Davide Ancelotti.
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