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Neymar Disappointed After Being Left Out of Ancelotti's Brazil Squad

Published March 17, 2026, 20:15
Neymar Disappointed After Being Left Out of Ancelotti's Brazil Squad

Neymar expressed his disappointment at being repeatedly left out of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad. The 34-year-old forward has not played for the national team since October 2023, due to a serious knee injury. His absence from the friendly matches preparing for the 2026 World Cup means he will not have the opportunity to prove his form to Ancelotti before the final list is announced. Despite his injury, Neymar is trying to return to his best form with Santos, while Ancelotti does not completely rule out the possibility of including him in the World Cup, if he fully recovers. Neymar remains Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals.