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FIFA World Cup Rosters: Neymar Makes Brazil's 26-Man Squad; Chelsea's Joao Pedro Misses Out
Carlo Ancelotti said the 34-year-old forward’s progress and experience made him a key part of Brazil’s 26-man squad.
- On Monday, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar to the 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, marking the forward's return to international football following a serious knee injury.
- Neymar's selection follows a long layoff after he tore his ACL in October 2023, which left analysts and former players questioning his fitness for the tournament.
- A viral video showing Neymar reacting with partner Bruna Biancardi surpassed 195 million views on Instagram, with celebrities and fans flooding social media to celebrate his return.
- Ancelotti defended the decision, citing the forward's experience, as Neymar enters the 2026 tournament as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances.
- Brazil will open its campaign against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey before facing Haiti and Scotland in Group C, with the FIFA World Cup beginning next month.
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