Neymar included in Brazil’s World Cup squad after injury struggles

The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries

May 19, 2026 01:27

RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, manager Carlo ​Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle.

The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign, ‌as the ‌five-time champions pursue a record-extending ​sixth ‌title.