Just when it looked like his Santos return was spiraling downward, Neymar produced a performance that revived hope.

Ahead of finalizing Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, head coach Carlo Ancelotti echoed the message he gave Neymar to Vinicius Junior.

Carlo Ancelotti's arrival in Brazil has been transformative, guiding the team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup and instilling a determined style of play. Despite this progress, Neymar Jr.'s absence remains a focal point, and the coach has issued a warning to the veteran.

While some expected the 2026 World Cup to be the end of Ancelotti’s chapter, recent signals from the federation point in a very different direction — one that Neymar may not like at all.

The timing could not be more dramatic. Neymar faces yet another devastating physical blow just as Carlo Ancelotti defines the contours of his Brazil squad and Estevao accelerates toward superstardom in Europe.

Carlo Ancelotti has built his managerial legacy on control, structure, and clarity — but even he cannot fully stabilize a Brazil side that continues to wobble without Neymar.

With Carlo Ancelotti as coach, Brazil have improved noticeably in the FIFA rankings, moving ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal just days before the World Cup 2026 draw.

Even though Rodrygo Goes was one of Real Madrid's best players a few seasons ago, he hasn't been getting much playing time since Xabi Alonso took over. In response, the Brazilian made some comments about his playing time that seem to be a message to the coach.

The Brazilian forward finds himself increasingly associated with headlines that speak not of genius, but of a painful decline.

Despite having edge his name in Brazil as their all-time top scorer, Neymar Jr has over two over after his last call-up to the national team. With this in mind, Carlo Ancelotti sends a clear warning to the veteran star about earning a spot on the roster for the 2026 World Cup.

Despite being a veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine as one of the greatest goal scorers in soccer history. With his impressive scoring prowess, he nears the 1,000-goal milestone, prompting Carlo Ancelotti to speculate on whether he will achieve this historic mark soon.

Although Vinicius Junior has struggled to stand out in Brazil since his debut, Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival has offered the Real Madrid star a fresh opportunity to shine. With this in mind, coach revealed that the 25-year-old will take on a new role in the lineup ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham — three of the club’s brightest stars — have found themselves at the heart of growing tensions inside the dressing room under manager Xabi Alonso.

Casemiro shared his opinion on the role Neymar should have in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing a comparison with Lionel Messi.

Endrick, despite being frequently called up by Brazil, has yet to debut under Carlo Ancelotti. In response, the national team coach delivered a strong message to the young player as the 2026 World Cup approaches, which could shape his future with Real Madrid.