US EditionNeymar out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups
- On Monday, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his roster for this month's friendlies against France and Croatia, notably omitting all-time leading scorer Neymar from the 26-man squad.
- Ancelotti explained the selection prioritizes "players who are 100% physically fit," citing the need for rapid recovery from injuries and the high intensity of the upcoming matches.
- First-Time call-ups Igor Thiago, a Brentford striker, and Rayan, a Bournemouth winger, join the squad alongside veterans Casemiro, Alisson, and Marquinhos, rewarding strong Premier League form.
- Neymar, 34, has not played for Brazil since October 2023 after tearing his ACL, and his continued absence complicates his path to competing in the 2026 World Cup.
- Brazil faces France in Boston on March 26 and Croatia in Orlando on March 31, serving as final evaluation opportunities before Ancelotti names his definitive World Cup roster on May 18.
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Neymar was not selected by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil's upcoming World Cup preparation games.
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Neymar has worked his way up again and is still missing in the Brazilian football team's squad. The disappointed superstar does not want to bury his big dream of a last World Cup yet. He gets a lot of support from his coach.
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