Neymar, World Cup
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Carlo Ancelotti faces a monumental decision regarding Neymar's fitness and form at Santos before finalizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
An apparent mistake by the fourth official has forced Neymar off the field in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 loss to Coritiba, the club's last match before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced Monday.
Brazil will learn Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup squad next Monday, 18 May, and the final list no longer feels surrounded by many doubts. Most of his core appears settled. Yet one decision continues to dominate the build-up.
With Carlo Ancelotti set to announce Brazil’s squad, Neymar insists he is fit and ready despite Santos’ crushing defeat.
Neymar’s final audition for Brazil’s World Cup squad turned into a nightmare on Sunday when officials mistakenly substituted the wrong player during Santos defeat by Coritiba on Sunday.
Brazil's record scorer Neymar said he had to endure "nonsense" criticism as he worked his way back from serious injuries and is satisfied he has done all he can to prove he is fully fit and deserves a place in Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad.
Neymar was involved in a furious altercation with the officials after being victim of a bizarre unintentional substitution. It came after the Santos forward had been substituted by accident a
NEYMAR went berserk after a never-before-seen incident as he was forced to be substituted following a major refereeing blunder. The star forward captained Santos during their Brazilian Serie A
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Neymar at center of Santos substitution controversy before Brazil 2026 World Cup squad release
Prior to the announcement of the Brazil squad list for the 2026 World Cup, Neymar has been drawn at the center of a controversial substitution at Santos. Neymar is on the verge of learning whether he will be part of Brazil‘s 2026 World Cup squad,
Brazilian star Neymar was dodged by red mist after a fourth official mistake left him in a fit of anger during Santos' game against Coritiba. The fourth official mistakenly subbed off the former Barcelona star as he was receiving treatment.
Ahead of Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti's final squad announcement, the spotlight is on Neymar. Ancelotti is set to announce a 26-member squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.
Just days before the World Cup squad announcement, Neymar’s name has gained momentum with Carlo Ancelotti.According to journalist Pedro Ivo Almeida of ESPN, his recent run of matches has