Neymar included in Brazil’s World Cup squad after injury struggles

May 19, 2026 10:03 AM

Neymar included in Brazil’s World Cup squad after injury struggles

Neymar has been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer's biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign, as the five-time champions pursue a record-extending sixth title. As dozens of journalists gathered at ...

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-up friendlies

March 17, 2026 9:53 AM

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-up friendlies

Neymar has been left out of Brazil’s squad for upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia, the final set of matches before coach Carlo Ancelotti finalises his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old forward recently returned from injury and played 90 minutes, providing an assist in Santos’ 1-1 draw with Corinthians in Brazil’s Serie A on Sunday. Explaining the decision, Ancelotti said Neymar was not yet fully fit but could still make the World Cup squad. “Why did I...

Neymar extends Santos deal through 2026, eyeing World Cup return

January 7, 2026 10:07 AM

Neymar extends Santos deal through 2026, eyeing World Cup return

Neymar has agreed to extend his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, the Brazilian club said on Tuesday, as he maintains hopes of a World Cup call-up despite recent injuries. The 33-year-old forward returned to his boyhood club Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in their survival in the Brazilian top flight, scoring five times in their last five matches. "Santos is my place, I'm at home," Neymar said in a video published on the Brazilian club's social media. "It's with you t...

Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery

December 23, 2025 1:53 PM

Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery

Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup. The 33-year-old returned to his childhood club Santos in January and played a key role in their survival in the Brazilian top flight, playing through the pain and scoring five times in their last four matches In a statement on Monday, Santos said the surgery was performed by the Brazilian...

Neymar back in thrilling Al-Hilal victory after long-term knee injury

October 22, 2024 10:57 AM

Neymar back in thrilling Al-Hilal victory after long-term knee injury

Neymar returned to action for Al-Hilal's hard-fought 5-4 win over UAE Pro League side Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League on Monday. The 32-year-old Brazil forward came on for the injured Nasser Al-Dawsari in the 77th minute with his team leading 5-3 thanks to Salem Al-Dawsari's hat-trick and goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Renan Lodi. He then came close to scoring after a counter-attack late on, before Al-Ain pulled one back in stoppage time with a penalty from Soufiane Rahimi, who a...