The Brazil national team has announced its official squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup. Despite concerns regarding his physical condition, the team's main star, Neymar, will retain his iconic number 10 shirt. Although the forward is not fully fit due to a calf injury, the coaching staff has maintained their faith in him. This is reported by Goal.com .
Although Neymar has returned to training to recover from his injury, his participation in the tournament's opening matches remains in doubt. Previously, rumors circulated that he might be left out of the squad or wear a different number due to his fitness and lack of match practice. However, the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) decided to show confidence in the experienced player.
Regarding other key changes in the squad, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has taken the number 7 shirt. Midfield anchor Casemiro will wear number 5. The hierarchy among goalkeepers is also clear: Alisson Becker takes number 1, Weverton number 12, and Ederson number 23. This stability signifies that Brazil remains one of the main favorites for the tournament.
The Brazil national team will take the field with these numbers in friendly matches against Panama and Egypt. Although Neymar may miss these games due to his rehabilitation process, his presence on the roster is expected to be a major morale boost for the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that all players will participate in the farewell match with the fans.
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