Overview
- At a São Paulo event, Neymar promised to score if Brazil reach the 2026 final and publicly called out, "Ancelotti, help us."
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar remains under consideration but will only be selected if he shows the required physical intensity over the coming months.
- La Gaceta reports Neymar underwent meniscus surgery and is expected to miss about a month, with plans to build match rhythm at Santos in the Copa Sudamericana and the league through June.
- Neymar has not played for the national team since a serious knee injury on October 17, 2023, though he recently led Santos in a successful fight to avoid relegation.
- Brazil were drawn into Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, opening on June 13, setting a clear window for Neymar to prove his readiness.