Neymar's World Cup 2026 dream becomes reality, included in Brazil's 26-man squad
Neymar Jr.’s prayers are finally heard as the former Barcelona and PSG superstar has been included by Carlo Ancelotti in Brazil’s 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. This brings to an end months of speculation about Neymar’s international future.
Neymar last played for Brazil in October 2023 and has since struggled to attain top fitness to make it to Ancelotti’s plans. However, Ancelotti always kept the door open for him to make a return to the side.
The squad also includes experienced campaigners like Casemiro, Marquinhos and some of the young prospects like Bournemouth’s Rayan and Luiz Henrique.
Neymar will be supported in the attack by Endrick, Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha and Brazil aim to secure their sixth World Cup title.
BRAZIL’S FULL FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Bremer, Ibanez, Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Lucas Paqueta
Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Luiz Henrique, Neymar, Rayan
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