Raphinha has made his stance clear on Neymar Jr. ’s place in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, backing the forward to return despite recent uncertainty.

A key absence from Carlo Ancelotti's latest squad will add uncertainty to Brazil’s final prep before the World Cup.

The tension surrounding Neymar’s international future has reached a new level, with the Brazilian star once again omitted from the national team squad under Carlo Ancelotti.

The Brazilian Football Federation and Jordan Brand announced a first-of-its-kind partnership yesterday that will see Brazil’s 2026 World Cup away kit feature the Jumpman logo. Brazil’s home shirt for the World Cup — traditionally the yellow shirt — will remain as a Nike product.

Neymar’s World Cup prospects dwindled Monday when Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti omitted him from the squad for a pair of friendlies in the United States.

Neymar's availability has gained extra significance as Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti monitors his fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — National coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Brazilian Football Confederation is set to extend his contract to the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil last May to the 2026 World Cup and has noted in interviews he would like to have the job for a four-year World Cup cycle.

Nike x Jordan Brand's historic collaboration with the Brazil national team is a seismic football culture moment

No country has been more successful on the world stage than Brazil. From 1958 to 2002, the Selecao authored an epic of five world titles, with each chapter standing as a unique testament to footballing greatness.

Neymar has broken into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league.

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.