Neymar in Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup
May 18, 2026 at 18:24 Leave a comment
Carlo Ancelotti has named his squad for Canada, Mexico and the United States. The 26 includes Neymar, who has not appeared for the Seleção since October 2023. The 34-year-old Santos player clocked up 128 appearances, scoring 79 goals, making him the country’s leading scorer. Brazilians were divided regarding Neymar’s potential call-up. Many were in favour, others were firmly against his return. Chelsea’s João Pedro is the player who misses out up front.
The squad includes six Brazil-based players and a large number of Premier League footballers. Alisson (Liverpool), Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Casemiro and Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Rayan (Bournemouth) and Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle) all make the cut. Chelsea’s Estêvão and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and Éder Militão are injured and miss the tournament.
Full squad.
Goalkeepers: Alisson (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 Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)
Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vini Jr. (Real Madrid)
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