Carlo Ancelotti reportedly did not want to include Neymar in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but intense pressure from the Brazilian Football Confederation changed the situation completely.
According to reports from Brazilian sources shared by The Touchline, Ancelotti had initially decided against selecting the Santos star for the tournament. However, during negotiations over his contract renewal with the Brazilian federation, officials strongly pushed for Neymar’s inclusion in the squad.
The reasons behind the decision reportedly go beyond football. Sources claim the federation wanted to avoid massive backlash from Brazilian fans, while sponsors and commercial partners also applied heavy pressure to see Neymar at the World Cup.
Brazil have been drawn into Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland for the 2026 tournament, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched campaigns in recent history.
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