Neymar was removed from the list

Coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to remove Neymar from the Brazil squad to prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September.

Neymar has never played for Brazil under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.

According to Globo , Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were all left out, while West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta made his first return to the Brazil squad since being embroiled in a match-fixing scandal last year.

Speaking to the press, coach Ancelotti said Neymar and several other players such as Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo need time to regain their best form before the World Cup next summer.

“Everyone knows Neymar, like several others, needs to be in good shape to help the team play well and give their best at the 2026 World Cup,” Ancelotti said. “These are the last two matches of the qualifying round and we need to finish this period in a good way. I have chosen the players I think are the best.”

In the list of the Brazilian team, veteran midfielder Casemiro also caused a surprise when he returned. Chelsea's young talent Estêvão also received a chance. Brazil will play two final qualifying matches on September 4 at home to Chile and September 9 away to Bolivia.

In June, Brazil secured a ticket to the 2026 World Cup thanks to a thrilling 1-0 victory over Paraguay. Despite securing a ticket to the 2026 World Cup, Brazil's performance was not really convincing.

Coach Ancelotti's team has been playing with a lack of vitality recently. That's why the former Real Madrid coach wants to refresh the squad, adding many factors capable of making a difference.

Brazil team list:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Bento, Hugo Souza.

Defenders: Alex Ribeiro, Alex Sandro, Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, Fabrício Bruno, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Vanderson, Wesley.

Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Joelinton, Lucas Paquetá.

Forwards: Estêvão, Gabriel Martinelli, João Pedro, Kaio Jorge, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, Richarlison.

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