Overview

• The aircraft carrying the Newcastle midfielders turned back to Amsterdam due to an in-flight problem, according to Brazilian reports.
• Local reports say a window broke mid-flight, prompting the return to the departure airport.
• Carlo Ancelotti led training in South Korea without the duo, and emergency call-up Paulo Henrique had not yet arrived.
• CBF is arranging alternative travel, with an expectation the players will leave the Netherlands on separate flights.
• Brazil faces South Korea on October 10 in Seoul and Japan on October 14 in Tokyo as part of its 2026 World Cup preparation tour.