Overview
- Ancelotti, in interviews published Monday, said Neymar has two months to show he is 100% fit and stressed he will only pick players who are physically ready.
- Neymar returned to Santos and played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Atletico Mineiro, with coach Cuca calling his progress steady but warning that a full match remains risky.
- The Brazil Football Confederation is evaluating Neymar alongside the coaching staff, and his selection hinges on demonstrated durability for the tournament’s quick turnarounds.
- Support from the stands has been strong, with Brazil fans chanting his name during March’s 2-1 warm-up loss to France.
- Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has been left out of every Ancelotti squad since June 2025, though he remains the nation’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals.