Brazil men’s national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday announced his squad that will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Forward Neymar Jr., who hasn’t played for Brazil since 2023, makes a return to the national team as he prepares to play in his fourth World Cup.
The 34-year-old is Brazil’s all-time top-scorer in internationals with 79 goals in 128 appearances.
Neymar’s inclusion in the squad by Ancelotti was met with huge roars from the supporters at the Museum of Tomorrow in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Ancelotti’s announcement comes just days after the former Real Madrid manager extended his contract with the national team for four more years, until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil has been grouped with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland for the tournament being hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Brazil will begin its campaign against Morocco on June 13.
BRAZIL FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SQUAD
- Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
- Defenders: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bremer, Leo Pereira , Danilo, Wesley, Douglas Santos, Alex Sandro, Ibanez
- Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo S., Lucas Paqueta, Fabinho
- Forwards: Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Endrick, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Luiz Henrique, Rayan
Published on May 19, 2026
