Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreign coach in Brazil's history, faces squad selection debates and a 24-year World Cup drought ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Brazil will not accept any excuses after leaving top strikers at home but the spectre of a half-fit Neymar looms large for Carlo Ancelotti

With a squad already resembling a World Cup dream team — featuring Alisson, Ederson, Gabriel Magalhães, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Paquetá, Vinicius Jr, Neymar, and rising star…