Ancelotti responds to fans about Neymar’s World Cup squad

Dois fans stopped Carlo Ancelotti on the street to make a direct request: summon Neymar to Mundo’s Copa. The Italian coach’s response was brief and calm. “Of course,” said Ancelotti, confirming that the athlete is on the list of possible call-ups for the 2026 Mundial.

The video of the meeting quickly went viral on social media, generating optimism among the player’s fans. The moment captured the coach’s simplicity and confidence in responding to one of the most debated topics among Brazilian fans at the moment.

Neymar continues to recover at Santos

The 34-year-old attacker remains at Santos doing load control work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain. In the last Data Fifa, when Seleção lost to França and beat Croácia, he was not called up and was disappointed with his absence.

Desde So, the player has made some appearances for the Baixada team, but still doesn’t play in all the matches. Muscle wear remains a factor of care for technical command, requiring careful management of its use.

Neymar seeks to reach peak physical shape to be available when Ancelotti makes the final decision on his call-up. The path towards Mundial goes through this careful preparation.

Maioria from Brazilians wants Neymar in Copa

A survey carried out by Datafolha and published by Folha de S. Paulo reveals the predominant feeling among fans. The survey, released this Thursday (16), interviewed 2,004 people aged 16 or over during the 7th, 8th and 9th of April, in 137 municipalities.

The numbers show:

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• 53% want Neymar to be called up for Mundial
• 34% are against the attacker’s call
• 8% were indifferent on the issue
• 5% did not know how to answer

The survey’s margin of error is plus or minus two percentage points, which reinforces the reliability of the data collected. The 53% approval rating shows that just over half of the Brazilian public supports the player’s return to Seleção.

The context of the 2026 Copa

The tournament will be played in three countries: Estados Unidos, México and Canadá. The official announcement date of the call-up has not yet been confirmed by Ancelotti, but it is already generating growing expectations among fans, specialized media and national football analysts.

Carlo Ancelotti has been in the role since 2024 and has started structuring its roster based on strict technical and physical criteria. The presence of Neymar, one of the biggest stars in Brazilian football, remains a central point in the coach’s strategic discussions.

The official presentation event for the call is scheduled for May 18th, at Museu of Amanhã. Até there, speculation should increase, also fueled by moments such as the blatant meeting between the coach and fans on the street.

Expectations remain high. Brazilian football remains attentive to every movement of Neymar and every statement from Ancelotti regarding the formation of the squad that will compete in Mundo’s next Copa.