Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 19, 2026, at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro. The list includes star forward Neymar, who returns to the squad after recovering from injury.
Neymar, 34, had been sidelined since November 2025 due to a knee injury. His inclusion ends months of speculation about his fitness and form. The squad also features key players like Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Alisson Becker.
Brazil is drawn in Group F for the World Cup, alongside Cameroon, Switzerland, and New Zealand. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, begins on June 11, 2026.
Ancelotti, who took over as Brazil coach in 2024, emphasized the importance of experience and balance in the squad. The team will begin their World Cup campaign against Cameroon on June 15 in Los Angeles.
