FIFA World Cup rosters: No Real Madrid players make Spain squad for first time ever
The announcement of rosters for the 2026 World Cup is underway, with notable inclusions and exclusions. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar's place in the squad, emphasizing the importance of player performance in training. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel's roster for Germany saw some surprises, including the omission of several high-profile players.
- ▪Neymar has been named in Brazil's World Cup squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- ▪Ancelotti stated that player performance in training will determine their starting positions.
- ▪Thomas Tuchel's roster for Germany excluded players like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.
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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 one of 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. He will play if he deserves to play," Ancelotti said of Neymar, who left Europe for an unsuccessful spell in Saudi Arabia in 2023 before returning to boyhood club Santos last year. "We have training and training to decide who will play.
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