Carlo Ancelotti names Brazil’s World Cup team with Neymar included as Chelsea star snubbed

Carlo Ancelotti has named his final 26-player Brazil team for this summer's FIFA World Cup -Credit:Buda Mendes/Getty Images Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named his full 26-player roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the U. S. , Mexico, and Canada.

As is the case with most World Cup rosters, there were some surprise cuts as well as some equally surprising inclusions, perhaps none more eye-catching than Santos’ Neymar. The 34-year-old 128-time international will head to North America looking to build upon his record 79 international goals for Brazil in what will be his fourth World Cup. Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade in charge Budget-friendly Costco faces backlash with $39,100 FIFA World Cup ticket package Neymar last played for Brazil back in 2023 -Credit:Buda Mendes/Getty Images Having made his international debut back in 2010, Neymar last represented his country back in 2023, with injuries largely derailing his once trophy-laden career, which has seen him represent Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Now back with his boyhood team, Neymar has made 15 appearances across all competitions this year, scoring six goals and providing four assists. Ancelotti’s sixth-ranked Brazil side features several other veterans alongside Neymar, including Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, Flamengo's Alex Sandro, and Manchester United’s Casemiro. They’ll feature alongside plenty of younger talent, headlined, of course, by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

, as well as the likes of Lyon loanee Endrick and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli. However, among those excluded from the final cut was Chelsea’s leading scorer this season, João Pedro. To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE “It was very difficult to choose these 26 players, because the competition in this country is very, very high,” Ancelotti said.