Neymar Returns to Brazil Squad After 17-Month Injury Absence

The 33-year-old forward will play in World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina as Brazil aims to secure a top-six spot in the CONMEBOL standings.

Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has been called up for the national team after recovering from a knee injury sustained in October 2023.
Brazil is currently fifth in the South American World Cup qualifying group, with the top six teams earning automatic qualification for the 2026 tournament.
The forward has shown promising form since rejoining his boyhood club Santos in January, scoring three goals and providing three assists in seven matches.
Brazil will face Colombia on March 21 in Brasilia and world champions Argentina on March 26 in Buenos Aires in their next qualifiers.
Neymar has stated that the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will likely be his last international tournament.