FIFA World Cup rosters: Neymar makes Brazil's 26-man squad; Chelsea's Joao Pedro misses out
Neymar has been named in Brazil's 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, marking a significant moment in his career. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that player performance in training will determine their starting positions. Meanwhile, other teams are finalizing their rosters ahead of the tournament.
- ▪Neymar's inclusion in the squad was highly anticipated following his return to Santos after a stint in Saudi Arabia.
- ▪Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that players must earn their place in the starting lineup based on training performance.
- ▪FIFA requires teams to submit final squads of 23 to 26 players, with provisions for replacements in case of injuries.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
FIFA World Cup rosters: Neymar makes Brazil's 26-man squad; Chelsea's Joao Pedro misses out The big story on Monday was whether the former Barca and PSG superstar would make the squad, and he did indeed make Carlo Ancelotti's list By Francesco Porzio May 18, 2026 at 5:44 pm ET • 10 min read Getty Images The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over as the 48 teams that will participate in the most-awaited soccer tournament in the world are now in the process of announcing their rosters. Some big names have already been announced, and Neymar is the latest. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti named the 34-year-old superstar to the squad in the most anticipated part of his announcement on Monday."I want to be clear, clean and honest.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at CBS Sports.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from CBS Sports
