Overview
- Ancelotti, in a Saturday interview with France Football, said Neymar is on the right track for a call-up to the 2026 World Cup.
- He stressed he will pick only players who are fully fit and said Neymar must keep improving his condition after his knee injury.
- If selected, Ancelotti plans to use Neymar in a more central role close to goal.
- Neymar has started well since returning to Santos with six games, three goals, and three assists this year.
- Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland and a call-up would give Neymar a fourth World Cup as the team chases a sixth title.