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Carlo Ancelotti names his final Brazil squad prior to the 2026 World Cup, without mounting intrigue over whether or not Neymar will come back into the Selecao set-up.
Brazil squad for March 2026: Carlo Ancelotti set to name roster for France, Croatia friendly games in USA originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Carlo Ancelotti is set to name his Brazil squad for the March friendlies against France and Croatia, and all eyes are on whether a long international exile will end.
Neymar last played for Brazil against Uruguay in October 2023 before a prolonged period of injury woes. Now 34 and back with boyhood club Santos, the 2026 World Cup surely represents Neymar's final chance to compete for international football's biggest prize. He played 90 minutes in Santos' 1-1 weekend draw with Corinthians and there is mounting speculation that he will return, especially with Real Madrid star Rodrygo set for a long-term absence with an ACL injury .
Prior to naming the squad, Ancelotti offered backing to Vinicius Junior regarding his capacity to deliver on the big stage. Across 45 caps for Brazil, the Real Madrid forward has only scored eight times. "Vinicius has never failed in important matches," he told Radio Marca.
"I can't recall a single semifinal or quarterfinal where Vini has failed to deliver. " 2026 WORLD CUP HQ: Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup tickets Brazil squad for March 2026 Ancelotti is expected to confirm his roster for March 2026 this week, most likely on Monday. The squad below was named for the November 2025 international break and will be updated once Ancelotti's list for this month is finalised.