Neymar’s World Cup hopes in crisis as chances turn "extremely delicate": Report
The forward’s chances of making the final squad now appear slim.
Neymar’s rejection from Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the forthcoming international friendlies was announced in recent days. However, a devastating report has surfaced regarding the former FC Barcelona star, who was fervently attempting to rejoin the Brazil national team prior to the 2026 World Cup.
Citing Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) internal sources, CNN Brasil claims that Neymar is “practically out of the World Cup.” According to the source, the current Santos FC forward’s situation is “extremely delicate.” It is mostly because of the developing tension with the CBF leadership and the total lack of faith in his current physical condition as a result of lengthy inactivity.
Neymar’s prospect of making the Brazil squad for the World Cup is in danger
Neymar’s public remarks following his exclusion from Ancelotti’s list have not been well received at the federation. The officials there feel he is using his enormous media clout and the overwhelming backing of the fans to exert pressure on the coaching staff.
Neymar’s absence from the Santos vs. Mirassol game was one of the most criticised incidents. Carlo Ancelotti made the trip especially to witness him perform in person. But Neymar, in addition to not appearing, also failed to show up at the stadium or make an attempt to greet the manager as a sign of respect or willingness.
Although it’s widely believed in Brazil that the CBF made a sincere attempt to give him one last real chance by evaluating him in a competitive setting. Neymar has already lost a significant amount of ground in the competition to make the 2026 World Cup squad.
The Brazilian superstar is on very thin ice and has very little chance of being included by Carlo Ancelotti in the final roster, according to CNN Brasil. Only a few crucial games are left before the final squad announcement.
Has Neymar been included in the squad for the March games?
No, he hasn’t been included.
When was the last time the Brazilian made it into the national team squad?
Last time he played for the team was in 2023.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.