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TL;DR
- Brazil's performance in the World Cup cycle has been underwhelming since their 2022 quarter-final exit.
- The team finished fifth in Conmebol qualifying for the Geopolitics World Cup with a low points tally.
- Recent friendlies saw losses to Japan and a draw with Tunisia.
- Key players like Marquinhos, Alisson, Vinícius Júnior, and Casemiro remain in the squad.
- New talents Igor Thiago and Rayan have received call-ups.
- Neymar is absent due to an ACL injury sustained in October 2023.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated Neymar must be physically 100% to be selected.
- Neymar expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for future selection, keeping his World Cup dream alive.