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Neymar International Performance
Comparison of Neymar's key career statistics for Brazil.
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Neymar included in Brazil World Cup squad despite injury concerns ...
Neymar has found a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad despite recent injury troubles. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that the striker’s experience could be key in the tournament.Neymar is set to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he was named in Brazil’s squad for the upcoming tournament despite his fitness issues. The forward has not played for his home country since 2023 but head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes his experience will come in handy. This will be Neymar’s fourth World Cup appearance.The 34-year-old Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top goal-scorer with 79 but has struggled to return to top fitness since he tore his left ACL in October 2023. He’s played eight matches for Santos this year with four goals and two assists.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADAncelotti explains Neymar selection“He has improved his fitness, he will be an important player in this World Cup,” Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro.The coach added he preferred experienced players for some spots in his squad, including Neymar.“He can still improve his fitness until the first match of the World Cup,” Ancelotti said. “He has experience in this kind of competition, the love of our group, he can create a better environment in this group.”More from FootballShortly before Ancelotti’s squad was announced, Neymar changed his Instagram bio in a revealing way; he had only Santos as a reference of where he is currently playing and added Brazil to it.Brazil’s 26-man squad also features its main players in recent years, Vinicius Júnior and Raphinha.Ancelotti who took over in May 2025 but had not summoned Neymar until Monday.He extended his contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation last week to the 2030 World Cup but he has had a troubled spell in Brazil so far with many injured players out of his World Cup squad; strikers Rodrygo and Estevao are the ones he will miss the most in North America.Brazil opens its World Cup campaign against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13, followed by Haiti and Scotland in Group C.Brazil World Cup 2026 full squadGoalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg)Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Fl...
Neymar sparks injury concern in Brazil after earning 2026 World Cup ...
© Getty ImagesNeymar of Santos.Neymar has been included by Carlo Ancelotti in Brazil’s official squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America. However, the Santos star has sparked major concern following reports that his calf injury is more severe than initially expected.According to a report from the prestigious Brazilian outlet O Globo, Neymar experienced discomfort in his right calf muscle after completing one of his recent training sessions with Santos. Subsequent medical scans revealed that the forward has sustained an edema in his right calf.Reporter Diogo Dantas notes that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is treating the calf edema as a moderate injury, meaning his recovery will take longer than originally anticipated.Given this outlook, the report indicates that Neymar will likely require at least a week of rehabilitation to ensure he can return to full training alongside his teammates ahead of the tournament in North America.Neymar announced as part of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad. (Getty Images)Will Neymar make it to Brazil’s training camp?Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is scheduled to begin their pre-World Cup training camp on May 27 at Granja Comary, the national team’s primary training headquarters. If Neymar’s recovery progresses as planned, the Santos talisman should have no issues joining the squad on time for the upcoming sessions.see alsoNeymar Jr. has an emotional reaction to his call-up to Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad: ‘These are tears of pure happiness’However, there remains a risk that the injured area does not respond favorably to rest and physiotherapy, which could extend his recovery timeline. This would be the worst-case scenario for Neymar, as it could leave him severely lacking match fitness heading into the tournament in North America.Brazil are scheduled to play a send-off match on home soil against Panama on May 31 at the Maracana Stadium, a fixture Neymar aims to feature in if his recovery goes according to plan. Their final friendly before the World Cup will take place against Egypt on June 6 at Huntington Bank Field.Neymar reportedly ruled out for Santos until after the World CupConsidering the injury to the Brazilian icon and the absolute priority to protect his health so he arrives in peak condition for the 2026 World Cup, Neymar will play no part in Santos’ remaining four matches prior to the tournament.Santos are set to navigate four fixtures before the World Cup break. The Peixe face two Copa Sudamericana clashes...
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FIFA World CupFIFAWorldCup23 days to go. #FIFAWorldCup 2026 will be Brazil's 23rd appearance, the most of any nation 🇧🇷 pic.x.com/mDrjEPts3fPosted on X5/19/26 5:48 PMBrasil Football 🇧🇷BrasilEditionHugo Souza posted his reaction to not making the World Cup squad. Despite this, the goalkeeper was hyped to see Neymar go! 😅🇧🇷 pic.x.com/t53w5R1JBJPosted on X9:05 AMBrasil Football 🇧🇷BrasilEditionThe scenes in Santos after Neymar was included in the World Cup squad! 👀🇧🇷 pic.x.com/n6JraEtwNGPosted on X5/19/26 6:32 AMFabrizio RomanoFabrizioRomano🚨 Neymar: “We will fight with our lives to bring the World Cup back to Brazil”. 🇧🇷 pic.x.com/C5b9YpJVDbPosted on X5/19/26 8:46 PM
Neymar set to shake off injury scare to play for Brazil at World Cup ...
Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp next week, before the World Cup starting on June 11 in the United States, Canada and ...
