Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad
Neymar has been called up to Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad, marking a significant decision by coach Carlo Ancelotti. Despite doubts about his fitness following an ACL injury, Neymar remains Brazil's all-time leading scorer. The squad also includes key players like Vinicius Junior and Raphinha, while Ancelotti faces challenges with several injured players.
- ▪Neymar is Brazil's all-time top goal-scorer with 79 goals.
- ▪He struggled with fitness after tearing his left ACL in October 2023.
- ▪Coach Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar in his 26-man squad for the World Cup 2026.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Official: Barcelona captain called up for Brazil World Cup squad — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Neymar picked for Brazil’s World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness — The Globe and Mail
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News|World Cup 2026Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squadBrazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos' Neymar in his squad during the World Cup 2026 announcement [Ricardo Moraes/Reuters]By The Associated PressPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely only days ago.The 34-year-old 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.Recommended Stories list of 4…
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