The emotional weight of international soccer has once again fallen heavily on Neymar, as the Brazilian icon has again responded to a painful decision from Carlo Ancelotti.

After revealing feeling "upset" over Carlo Ancelotti's decision to leave him out of the Brazil squad for the March friendlies, Neymar stated that his World Cup dreams are still alive.

With the 2026 World Cup in less than 100 days, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Neymar Junior out of the Brazil national team squad for the March friendlies.

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, uncertainty surrounds one of Brazil’s greatest stars. Neymar once again finds himself at the center of debate after missing a key match for Santos, a moment that has reportedly frustrated Carlo Ancelotti and the staff of the Brazil national soccer team.

After the star forward was absent from Santos’ recent match against Mirassol, speculation quickly spread about whether the Brazilian icon had suffered another injury at a crucial moment in his battle for a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad.

While Neymar Jr.’s performances continue to impress at Santos, his comeback with Brazil is surrounded by several doubts due to his absence in the latest game. In light of this, Thiago Silva has expressed strong support for the 34-year-old star's spot in the 2026 World Cup.

After missing Santos' game against Mirassol FC with Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti in the attendance, Neymar broke the silence dismissing the reports over a new injury: "Nothing is going on."

With his decision to rest for the next Santos game, Neymar has reportedly put his return to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil national team in danger.

After his surgery, Neymar Jr. appears to be close to his best physical form at Santos, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three games. Given this, the veteran could be close to returning to Brazil, as Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly making a decision ahead of the upcoming friendly games.

After winning the Champions League last season, PSG star Vitinha addressed the key difference between the current squad and the team when the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé were still part of it.

Rodrygo's serious ACL injury has reportedly opened the door for Neymar to make his return to the Brazil national team under head coach Carlo Ancelotti for the March international window.

Rodrygo will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil, and his teammates Neymar and Vinicius sent messages of encouragement to him.

With only a few months left before the 2026 World Cup begins, Neymar Jr. seems somewhat distant from Brazil’s final call-up before the tournament. Amid doubts about his presence, Rodrygo Goes offered unconditional support for the 34-year-old veteran, delivering strong statements.

Neymar is currently not among the players Carlo Ancelotti plans to take to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil.

Neymar was involved in a heated exchange with a Vasco da Gama player during Santos’ 2-1 victory.