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João Pedro Optimistic as Brazil Prepares for World Cup
3/30/2026
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- Brazil forward João Pedro says the national team's attack will improve despite a 2-1 loss to France.
- Neymar has been sidelined since October 2023 due to an ACL injury.
- Raphinha is out for five weeks.
- João Pedro is set to start in the upcoming friendly against Croatia.
- Brazil aims to end a 24-year World Cup drought, with their campaign beginning against Morocco on June 13.
