Neymar heads into what could be his final FIFA World Cup campaign as Brazil pursues a sixth title under Carlo Ancelotti. With injuries, criticism, and changing roles behind him, can the veteran star help a new-look Brazilian team succeed where previous generations fell short?

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…