Neymar among 26 players named to Brazil's World Cup squad

Neymar will have a chance to play at his fourth FIFA World Cup this summer after he was named to Brazil's 26-player squad.

The former Barcelona, PSG and Al-Hilal star, now plying his trade for Santos in his home country, is Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer, although he hasn't pulled on the famous yellow jersey since 2023.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti included Neymar in his announcement of Brazil's final squad on Monday, joining other big names such as Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Casemiro and Alisson.

Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Joao Pedro and experienced defender Thiago Silva were omitted from Ancelotti's side, who will begin their tournament on June 13 against Morocco in New Jersey.

Full Brazil squad for World Cup 2026

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 (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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