Confederação Brasileira from Futebol sent Fifa this Monday a list of 55 pre-calls for Copa from Mundo. Coach Carlo Ancelotti will make the final call for 26 names on May 18th, at 5pm, on Museu of Amanhã, on Rio of Janeiro. The teams have until June 11th, the opening date of the tournament, to make any changes to the list of players.
Neymar, attacker of Santos, is part of the pre-relation sent to the international entity. The player’s name reinforces expectations about his return to Seleção in major competitions. Estêvão, from Chelsea, is recovering from a knee injury and should be left out of the final squad.
Neymar maintains hope of selection for Mundial
The Santos attacker remains an option for Ancelotti in the final stretch of preparation. Sua’s inclusion in the pre-list of 55 names shows the coaching staff’s confidence in the player’s performance in 2026. The decision on his participation will only occur when Ancelotti announces the list of 26 called up next month.
Neymar has been active in Brazilian football since returning from abroad, seeking to regain form and rhythm for the season’s maximum commitment. The expectation now is for the final squad, which will define who will actually travel to the tournament.
Baixas confirmed and uncertainties in the defense
Estêvão, full-back for Chelsea, faces recovery from a knee injury that keeps him out of immediate plans. Seu’s return to competition will require ongoing medical evaluations until the final call-up date. The CBF considers the severity of the injury when preparing alternatives for the position.
Outros players also undergo health assessments. The confederation’s medical department works on accurate diagnoses to minimize the risk of injuries during the tournament. Ancelotti will have direct conversations with the clubs’ doctors to check the physical state of each athlete.
Calendário from Copa from Brasil paralyzes attention
Nesta Tuesday (12), the return duels of the fifth phase of Copa of Brasil begin. Internacional hosts Athletic from Minas Gerais, at the Beira-Rio stadium, in Porto Alegre, at 7:30 pm. In the first game, Colorado won 2-1 and took the lead.
Às 9:30 pm, two games take place simultaneously. Cruzeiro and Goiás face each other at Mineirão, at Belo Horizonte, with the initial clash having ended 2-2. Fluminense and Operário from Paraná duel at Maracanã, after a goalless draw in the first match.
Próximos crucial steps and dates
The six weeks until the final call-up are used for on-field performance evaluations. Ancelotti closely monitors the performance of the 55 pre-callups through technical reports from their respective clubs. Qualquer Serious injury or drop in form may warrant changes to the original roster.
May 18th marks the turning point:
- Carlo Ancelotti announces the 26 names in Amanhã’s Museu
- Jogadores has confirmation of their participation in the tournament
- Clube officially receives the call-up of its athletes
- Última opportunity for adjustments before June 11th
Após the final call, those selected will participate in a period of preparation with the technical committee. Specific Treinamentos, physical and tactical tests will be on the agenda until landing at Copa. The proximity of the date leaves little room for surprises, although injuries remain a permanent risk factor.
The list of 55 pre-calls represents the range of options considered by the confederation. Ancelotti follows a rigorous methodology in the final filtering, prioritizing athletes in better physical shape and in tune with the chosen tactical system. The decision between remaining or leaving the list promises to generate technical and emotional discussions among fans and analysts in the coming days.
