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Overview
- Lula, speaking Tuesday after a conversation with Carlo Ancelotti, said Neymar should be taken only if he is fully fit.
- Ancelotti will announce a 26-player World Cup squad on May 18 for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Neymar scored his fourth goal of 2026 on Tuesday in Santos’ 1-1 draw with Paraguay’s Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana.
- The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has missed many club games this season because of repeated injuries.
- He is Brazil’s record scorer with 79 goals, and reporters note that any call-up now hinges on medical and fitness assessments.