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Neymar Recalled for Brazil's World Cup Squad Despite Hiatus

Brazilian star Neymar has been recalled to the national squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign by Carlo Ancelotti, despite a three-year hiatus from the team. His inclusion comes after previous reports of anger over a substitution error and ongoing discussions about his fitness.

18 May, 14:58 — 19 May, 01:01
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BBCHigh3h ago

Neymar included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad

Forward Neymar is included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Neymar picked in Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup but João Pedro misses out

Carlo Ancelotti praises ‘improved fitness’ of Santos player Vinícius Júnior, Rayan and Igor Thiago also selected Neymar will make his fourth World Cup appearance after Brazil named him to their 26-man squad on Monday. The decision was not a guarantee as questions surrounded Neymar’s fitness since his anterior cruciate ligament tear more than two years ago. The Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti said, that Neymar “has improved his fitness” after the squad announcement at a gala in Rio de Janeiro....

By Reuters

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad

Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.

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Fox NewsMixed10h ago

Croatia Announces World Cup Roster, Luka Modrić Earns Spot In Fifth Tournament

Luka Modrić is set to play in his fifth World Cup, as Croatia's squad has been announced.

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abc-australiaHigh41m ago

Neymar recalled for Brazil's World Cup campaign despite three-year hiatus

Carlo Ancelotti includes Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer in his first FIFA World Cup squad.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Neymar overcomes injury to make Brazil World Cup squad

Carlo Ancelotti selected Brazil’s record goalscorer for this summer’s tournament but the likes of Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos surprisingly missed out

By Rodrigo Viga Gaier

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad

Brazil's national football coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has included superstar Neymar in his 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. There had recently been doubts about the 34-year-old striker's fitness, which is why Ancelotti hadn't included him in the squad for two World Cup warm-ups in March, which were Brazil's final tests before the squad's selection.

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Coach Dick Advocaat names unchanged Curacao squad for island nation’s World Cup debut - The Straits Times

Coach Dick Advocaat names unchanged Curacao squad for island nation’s World Cup debut  The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad after injury struggles

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

Neymar makes a surprise return to the Brazil squad for his fourth World Cup. See the full 26-man roster named by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/neymar-back-in-brazil-squad-for-fourth-world-cup/

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Neymar included in Brazil World Cup squad

The inclusion of Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, was the biggest surprise in the 26-man squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti. The post Neymar included in Brazil World Cup squad appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed3h ago

Neymar included in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad

Brazil forward Neymar has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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total-croatia-newsMixed10h ago

Dalić Announces Croatia’s Squad for 2026 World Cup - Total Croatia

Dalić Announces Croatia’s Squad for 2026 World Cup  Total Croatia

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