{"id":2170,"date":"2026-05-19T01:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2026-05-19T01:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:17:57","slug":"neymar-overcomes-injury-to-make-brazil-world-cup-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2170","title":{"rendered":"Neymar overcomes injury to make Brazil World Cup squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-1ihz57b-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"independent\">\n<div data-theme-wrapper=\"independent\" style=\"display:contents\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveInsideSportNews\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/InsideSport1_1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Inside Sport\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-1 inRDZn\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-3\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-4 hfveGa\">\n<p><h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-6 fvoxRM cLEJmn\">Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-8 fvoxRM iTZFOX\">Get our free Inside Sport newsletter<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-7 fvoxRM iGYpOF\">Get our free Inside Sport newsletter<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hKcUSR sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-1ix0cah-0 PYnPb sc-y4bm30-10 fUEDPX\"><use href=\"#600f53465147d717\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk sc-y4bm30-9 iQYNfz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/InsideSport1_1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Inside Sport\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/neymar\">Neymar<\/a> has been named in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/brazil-football\">Brazil<\/a>\u2019s squad for next month\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/world-cup-2026\">World Cup<\/a>, handing the forward a chance to return to football\u2019s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted few years.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old, Brazil\u2019s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign, as the five-time champions pursue a record-extending sixth title. <\/p>\n<p>As dozens of journalists gathered at Rio de Janeiro\u2019s Museum of Tomorrow for a ceremony featuring music acts and celebrity guests, all eyes were on boss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/carlo-ancelotti\">Carlo Ancelotti<\/a>\u2019s decision on whether to include Neymar in \u2060the squad.<\/p>\n<p>The 66-year-old Italian, who took charge of Brazil last year, had not previously called-up the former Barcelona and PSG star. He said earlier this month that Neymar\u2019s inclusion would be based on fitness and form, not sentiment. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe evaluated Neymar throughout the year and noticed that recently he has been playing \u200bconsistently \u2060and has improved his physical condition,\u201d Ancelotti \u200cexplained in a press conference after naming the squad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has the same role and responsibilities as everyone else, but he is an experienced player. It\u2019s true that in some positions we prioritised experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 icrDNb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/download.-1.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/download.-1.?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/download.-1.?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Neymar has proved his form and fitness for club side Santos in recent matches\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">Neymar has proved his form and fitness for club side Santos in recent matches<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Neymar, who has 79 \u200cinternational goals but has not featured for Brazil since 2023, has \u200cfaced questions about his fitness and form following an injury-marred spell at Al Hilal and an underwhelming return to boyhood club Santos last year.<\/p>\n<p>The forward said on Sunday he was satisfied he had done all he could to prove he was fully fit and deserved a place in the squad. \u201cPhysically, I feel great. I\u2019ve been improving with every game,\u201d he told reporters after Santos\u2019 3-0 defeat to Coritiba.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of Brazil\u2019s squad was largely retained from the qualifying campaign and recent friendlies, with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Endrick shouldering attacking duties alongside Neymar.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, defender Eder Militao and Chelsea winger Estevao were left out due to injuries, while Chelsea\u2019s forward Joao Pedro and their midfielder Andrey Santos, who had been regulars in recent times, also surprisingly missed the final squad. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of the players who were \u200bwith us this year won\u2019t be happy with this list,\u201d added Ancelotti. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, and I want \u200cto thank everyone who was with us.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 gtjRaS\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/2026-05-04T161321Z_361486608_UP1EM541928C0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-NFO.JPG\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/2026-05-04T161321Z_361486608_UP1EM541928C0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-NFO.JPG?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/05\/18\/23\/2026-05-04T161321Z_361486608_UP1EM541928C0_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-NFO.JPG?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chelsea star Joao Pedro was one of the players to miss out on the squad\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">Chelsea star Joao Pedro was one of the players to miss out on the squad<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Reuters<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brazil will open their World Cup campaign against Morocco on 13 June in New Jersey and also face Haiti and Scotland in Group C.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goalkeepers: <\/strong>Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbah\u00e7e), Weverton (Gremio)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma) <\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> \u200bBruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas \u200cPaqueta (Flamengo)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), \u200bMatheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inside Sport 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