
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar Jr can earn a place in the 26-man World Cup squad if he proves fully fit within two months. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has not played for the national team since October 2023 knee injury. He was excluded from recent warm-up matches against France and Croatia. Ancelotti says Neymar is being evaluated and remains in contention. The World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 in North America.