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Ancelotti Leaves Door Open for Neymar's Brazil Return If Fully Fit

He set the March 2026 window as the selection checkpoint in a team now performing strongly.

El atacante brasileño Neymar no actúa en la selección de Brasil desde octubre de 2023 y su presencia en el Mundial 2026 es una incógnita
Neymar podría ser considerado para jugar con Brasil en el Mundial 2026 (Reuters)
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Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar remains under consideration for the 2026 World Cup but must demonstrate optimal physical condition.
  • The coach indicated the March 2026 FIFA window will likely mirror the World Cup roster, effectively creating a deadline for evaluations.
  • Neymar has not played for Brazil since suffering a serious knee ligament injury in October 2023, and his recovery has been prolonged.
  • The 33-year-old, now at Santos, recently missed four league matches with a muscular issue, and Argentine outlet TN reported his club return is planned for November.
  • Brazil have shown improved form under Ancelotti, including a 5–0 win over South Korea, as he tests forward options such as Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Matheus Cunha and the teenager Estevão ahead of a friendly in Tokyo against Japan.