With the Santos star included in the preliminary squad, speculation continues to grow over whether the veteran forward will make the final 26-man roster for the tournament.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the development made by Neymar to reach full fitness once again, but also highlighted that he has "no pressure" on including him in Brazil's roster for the 2026 World Cup.

Casemiro weighed in on the comparison between Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.

Neymar Jr. appears to have very little chance of making the 2026 World Cup, as it has been three years since his last match with Brazil. Despite this, Lionel Messi has decided to support the return of the 34-year-old star, making it clear that he remains one of the best players in the world.

Throughout his tenure as head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to rely on Neymar Jr. and Thiago Silva, instead opting for younger players. Nevertheless, he has reportedly decided to include both veterans in Brazil’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, opening doors for a comeback.

Neymar’s inclusion has revived hopes that one of the nation’s greatest players could appear at another World Cup, although questions still remain about whether the Santos attacker will survive the final selection process.

Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho voiced their support for Neymar’s inclusion in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Santos star Neymar spoke publicly about his incident with Robinho Jr.

All eyes remain fixed on Santos as the situation continues to unfold, with Neymar and Robinho Jr. at the center of a controversy that has drawn widespread attention.

Mauricio Serna, a former player and executive at Boca Juniors, spoke about the possibility of Neymar moving to Argentina.

Lionel Messi’s free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain was expected to bring plenty of trophies as he joined Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. However, the team did not do much in Europe under Mauricio Pochettino, who explained why they did not work well together during the 2021-22 season in a conversation with The Overlap. Pochettino said: “Messi […]

Neymar's controversy with Robinho Jr. at Santos keeps escalating as the 18-year-old is reportedly looking to discuss the termination of his contract over "lack of security" in the Brazilian side.

Casemiro backed the idea of Neymar joining Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, suggesting the star would be willing to accept a limited role.

Despite numerous injuries, Neymar Jr. has managed to become as one of the best players of the decade, shining with PSG, Barcelona, and Brazil. In response, two-time World Cup winner Cafu has backed his return to the national team, making a strong comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Neymar and the son of former Brazil international Robinho reportedly clashed during last Santos' training session.