Winger Brasil Vinicius Jr mengungkapkan kegembiraannya untuk kembali bereuni dengan Neymar pada Piala Dunia 2026 setelah penyerang veteran itu menerima panggilan dari pelatih Carlo Ancelotti.
Neymar, 34, masuk dalam skuad Brasil pekan lalu, mengakhiri ketidakpastian selama berbulan-bulan. Ia belum pernah bermain untuk tim nasional sejak menderita cedera ACL dalam pertandingan kualifikasi Piala Dunia melawan Uruguay pada 17 Oktober 2023.
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With injuries to Rodrygo and Estêvão, the Brazilian national team faces uncertainties in attack ahead of the final squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup, set for Monday.
Neymar has been selected for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, his fourth appearance at the tournament. The Santos forward revealed he cried for several hours upon learning of his inclusion after a lengthy injury absence.
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti selected Neymar for the World Cup 2026 despite recent injuries. The 34-year-old forward is recovering from a calf issue sustained in late May.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Brazil national team resumed training in Morristown, New Jersey, without Neymar, who continues recovering from a right calf injury.
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Fans at the Maracanã chanted Neymar's name during Brazil's 1-1 draw with Panama on Sunday. The forward, recovering from injury, watched the match from the stands without playing.
Brazil opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Saibari scored for the Moroccans and Vini Jr. equalized for Brazil.
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Marquinhos said Brazil is preparing for the match against Japan as a final, calling for respect for the opponent and noting the evolution of world football.