Ancelotti Threatens to Drop Neymar, Vinicius Jr from Brazil Squad for 2026 World Cup

In a recent interview, Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that he would consider dropping Vinicius Jr and Neymar from the national squad for the 2026 World Cup if they do not maintain 100% fitness and consistency. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of having players who are fully fit and perform consistently at a high level, especially in the attacking positions.

Neymar had missed eight matches for the Selecao since Ancelotti's appointment last summer, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming tournament.