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Neymar picked in Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup but João Pedro misses out
Carlo Ancelotti praises ‘improved fitness’ of Santos player
TL;DR
- Neymar selected for his fourth World Cup.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated Neymar has improved his fitness and will be an important player.
- Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals.
- Chelsea forward João Pedro was a significant omission from the squad.
- Ancelotti cited intense competition within Brazil for the difficult selection choices.