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Ancelotti Confirms Neymar Fit for Brazil's 2026 World Cup

5/19/2026

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Neymar Makes Squad

Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced on May 18, 2026 that Neymar, Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals, is in the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.
He returned from the ACL injury by playing eight Santos matches, scoring four goals and two assists, which Ancelotti said proved his fitness and experience.
Brazil opens the tournament against Morocco on June 13, 2026 in New Jersey, with Group C games against Haiti and Scotland.

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João Pedro Wins

Chelsea fans voted João Pedro Men’s Player of the Season with over 60 % of votes.
He scored 20 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
In the Premier League he netted 15 goals, five assists and ranked just behind Erling Haaland.
His 20-goal haul matches a six-player Chelsea record for debut top-flight seasons.
João Pedro will spend the summer supporting Brazil after his national-team snub.

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Neymar Makes Squad

Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced on May 18, 2026 that Neymar, Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals, is in the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.
He returned from the ACL injury by playing eight Santos matches, scoring four goals and two assists, which Ancelotti said proved his fitness and experience.
Brazil opens the tournament against Morocco on June 13, 2026 in New Jersey, with Group C games against Haiti and Scotland.

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