Neymar included in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad

Neymar included in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Brazil forward Neymar has played 14 games for Santos this seasonByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished48 minutes agoBrazil forward Neymar has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian side Santos, is the country’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances but has not played for the Selecao since 2023 amid his struggles with injuries.Making the squad means he will feature at a fourth World Cup having also played for Brazil at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Italian Ancelotti revealed his squad at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and fans cheered when Neymar’s name was revealed.Ancelotti, 66, who was appointed by Brazil last year, stated: “We spent the entire year analysing Neymar. “We realised that in this last period he had continuity and was in good physical condition”.Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted