Despite ongoing uncertainty about his fitness, Neymar remains very much in the plans of the Brazilian national team. The new Seleção head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has included the forward in a preliminary extended squad of 55 players ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Out of action for several months due to recurring injuries, the Santos striker continues to enjoy strong support within Brazilian football. Carlo Ancelotti has emphasized the positive influence Neymar brings to the dressing room and his importance to the country.
“Neymar is adored by both the players and the fans. If you call up Neymar, you don’t disrupt the dressing room, because he is very much appreciated and loved,” the Italian manager said.
The head coach also reminded everyone that Neymar is still recovering from his recent physical setbacks.
“Neymar is an important player for this country, with the kind of talent he’s always shown, and he’s gone through a tough spell, but he’s on the road to recovery,” he added.
With just a few months to go before the World Cup, Neymar’s physical condition remains under intense scrutiny.
🚨 Carlo Ancelotti: 🗣️ “Neymar is adored by the players and the people.”If you call up Neymar, you don’t cause problems in the dressing room, because he is highly valued and much loved.”I think it’s normal for everyone to have their own opinion. pic.twitter.com/qbgjNty1y9
— Football Autopsie (@FootAutopsie) May 12, 2026
His gradual return to competitive action could prove decisive in his hopes of making Brazil’s final squad.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
