Brazil's national football team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has definitively confirmed star forward Neymar Jr.'s readiness for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting an end to speculation surrounding his recent injury. Ancelotti emphasized that despite the setback, there are no intentions to alter the current squad roster.
Neymar World Cup 2026
Neymar recently sustained an injury that will unfortunately sideline him from Brazil's upcoming friendly match against Egypt, a crucial part of the 'Seleção's' preparatory schedule for the global tournament.
During a press conference, Ancelotti conveyed the technical staff's expectation for Neymar to rejoin the team for their opening World Cup fixture against Morocco. Should he not achieve full fitness by then, the coach assured that Neymar would be granted the necessary time to be available for Brazil's second group stage encounter.
The Brazilian coach firmly reiterated that the final 26-player squad would remain intact without any changes. "We do not intend to replace any player; this group is the one that will compete in the World Cup," Ancelotti stated, underscoring his confidence in the selected team.
Brazil is set to compete in Group C of the tournament, where they will face challenging national teams from Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
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