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Ancelotti Leaves Neymar Out of Brazil’s March Friendlies Over Fitness

Ancelotti says a recall remains possible only if Neymar proves he is 100% fit before the final World Cup roster is named.

Ancelotti dijo que Neymar puede jugar el Mundial 2026 si llega “al 100%”. El DT explicó por qué no lo convocó para los amistosos de marzo.
Neymar quedó afuera de la convocatoria de la selección de Brasil
El presente de Neymar no convence a Ancelotti para llevarlo a la selección
Neymar asegura estar molesto tras volver a ser excluído por Ancelotti de los amistoso de Brasil previo al Mundial: "Eso es todo"

Overview

  • Brazil’s federation published a 26-man squad for friendlies against France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando, with Neymar omitted.
  • Ancelotti explained the decision as a physical, not technical, call and said this window prioritizes players judged to be fully fit.
  • A new video posted March 18 showed Neymar learning of the list and saying he was sad, echoing earlier remarks that he was “molesto” and would keep working.
  • The coach had recently scouted Santos in Mirassol, where Neymar did not play, and he emphasized the need to see sustained full fitness before a recall.
  • Neymar has not played for Brazil since an ACL injury in October 2023, and his exclusion now tightens the timeline ahead of the May 18 final roster and Brazil’s last pre-World Cup friendly on May 31.