2026 World Cup - Brazil: Carlo Ancelotti shares uplifting news for Neymar

World Cup 2026 17 November 2025 at 11:09

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Hope is rekindled for Neymar just nine months ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti has delivered some great news for the Brazilian star.

Neymar hasn't particularly shone with Santos and has been plagued by injuries throughout this season. This has cast doubt on his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil next June. Now back on his feet, the former Parisian still has a shot at heading to the United States. While in Lille for the friendly match against Tunisia, Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti sent a message of hope to Neymar.

"Neymar is on the list of players who could take part in the World Cup. He now has six months to make the final squad and all we have to do is watch him, just like the others, to try not to make mistakes when picking the definitive list. He has recovered from his injury. Now he has six months to play. Technically, the Brazilian league ends on December 7, but after that, he can take a break. Then, when the new Brazilian season begins, he'll have the chance to show all his qualities and also his physical condition," he stated at a press conference.