Overview
- Speaking in Washington after the World Cup draw, the Brazil coach said Neymar will go only if he proves better than alternatives and that he owes no one a place.
- Ancelotti has not selected the 33-year-old forward since taking charge in May.
- Neymar continues to manage the aftereffects of an October 2023 ACL tear and recent muscular issues, yet he scored a hat trick for Santos this week.
- Brazil was drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
- Ancelotti said Brazil currently lacks a single “referential player” and he wants profiles focused on winning the World Cup over individual accolades.