Neymar, World Cup and Carlo Ancelotti
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Brazil’s coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
Neymar has not featured for the Brazilian national team since October 2023.
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a fairytale return to the Brazil national team for veteran defender Thiago Silva ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Despite a heavy Brazil presence, France looked right at home at Gillette Stadium in a potential World Cup finals preview
The debate surrounding Neymar's place in the Brazilian national team has intensified as the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico draws closer. Neymar has been handed a significant lifeline regarding his international future as Carlo Ancelotti opened the door for a potential World Cup return.
In the middle of growing speculation, Ancelotti made his stance unmistakably clear regarding Neymar’s path back into the squad.
FOXBOROUGH — Long after the game was over, the grills were still smoking and the music was blaring in the Gillette Stadium lots. The Brazilian soccer fans weren’t ready to let the night end. Their team didn’t win its Thursday evening friendly against France,
Triumph came in a style far removed from the free-flowing flair the nation is famous for.
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Victory over Argentina secured Brazil a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with one match to spare at the South American ChampionshipCredits: Nelson Terme/CBFBrazil defeated Argentina 3-0 on Friday