Overview
- The Brazilian federation confirmed Thursday that Carlo Ancelotti signed a new deal that keeps him in charge through the 2030 World Cup.
- Ancelotti will name his 26-man squad in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, with Neymar’s place hinging on what he proves physically on the field.
- Neymar made Brazil’s 55-man preliminary list and has 13 games for Santos this year with six goals and three assists after returning from knee surgery.
- Brazil’s choices are complicated by injuries reported to key options such as Rodrygo, Estevao and Eder Militao.
- Brazil plays warm-ups against Panama at the Maracanã on May 31 and Egypt in Cleveland on June 6 before Group C meetings with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.