Ancelotti Names Neymar, Endrick in Brazil's World Cup Squad

Carlo Ancelotti, the current coach of Brazil's national football team, has included superstar Neymar and teenage sensation Endrick in the preliminary squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar, aged 34, is managing an injury and will miss the upcoming Brasileirao match against Mirassol, but he remains hopeful for the friendlies against France and Croatia scheduled for late March.

These matches will serve as the final international window before the World Cup. Endrick, who recently transferred to Olympique Lyonnais, has made a strong impression with five goals and three assists in ten appearances, boosting his chances for a World Cup call-up.

Additionally, Bremer, a central defender for Juventus, is returning to the national fold after recovering from a serious knee injury. The squad faces increased urgency in attack due to Rodrygo suffering a season-ending ACL meniscus injury, leaving a gap that Neymar and others will need to fill.