The football world is buzzing — another magician is heading to the USA. Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar Jr. in Brazil's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the Santos forward's long-awaited return to the international stage.
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio)
Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibañez (Al Ahli), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)
Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar Jr. (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Group C
Brazil have been drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland — a group they will be expected to top with ease. With Vinícius Jr. and Neymar leading the attack alongside a fearsome supporting cast, Ancelotti has at his disposal arguably the most exciting forward line at the tournament.
The only question that remains is how much Neymar has left in the tank — but if he can stay fit, Brazil will be a very different proposition to the side that has fallen short in recent tournaments.
One thing is certain — watching Vinícius Jr. and Neymar together in a Brazil shirt will be a spectacle in itself. Samba football is back on the world stage. 🪩 ⚽ 🇧🇷
