Neymar could not hold back tears after receiving a call-up to the Brazil national team

Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced the final squad for the 2026 World Cup. Experienced forward Neymar, who made the list, could not hide his emotions upon hearing the news. He shared an emotional video on his Instagram page showing him crying, surrounded by his partner Bruna Biancardi and close friends. This is reported by Goal.com .

Neymar, who suffered a serious knee injury in October 2023, is returning to top-level football after a long recovery process. The 34-year-old is the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team, and this will be his fourth World Cup.

In a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti firmly defended Neymar's inclusion in the squad. According to the coach, Neymar is a crucial figure for Brazil, not only for his skills on the pitch but also for his experience and his ability to improve the team atmosphere.

However, the squad announcement was not joyful for everyone. Joao Pedro, who had an excellent season in the English Premier League, was left out of the final list. The forward posted on his social media that he accepted the decision calmly and wished the national team luck.

The Brazil national team will now begin preparations for the World Cup in North America. The team will play its first group stage match against Morocco on June 13. Before that, friendly matches against Panama and Egypt are planned.