Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26 call-ups from Seleção Brasileira to Copa from Mundo 2026 on Monday night (18) on Museu from Amanhã, on Rio from Janeiro. The confirmation of Neymar on the list generated negative reactions on social media, especially among Argentines, who questioned the Italian coach’s choice to include the Santos star and pointed out gaps in the squad, particularly in midfield.
Argentine Torcedores exploded in criticism after the official announcement. Comentários on the web mainly attacked Neymar’s presence, while raising questions about Ancelotti’s tactical planning. One of the main points of friction was the absence of striker João Pedro, considered one of Premier League’s best 9 this season.
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Neymar equals Pelé in number of Copas
The Santos ace will compete in his fourth Copa of Mundo in 2026, equaling Pelé’s historic mark in the competition. Essa will be his first participation under the command of Ancelotti. Neymar has scored 59 goals with hopscotch since 2010, placing him among Seleção’s top active scorers, behind only Pelé, Ronaldo and Zico.
Neymar’s career in Copas includes memorable appearances, such as goals against Croácia and México in the 2018 Copa, in Rússia. Apesar has been away due to injuries, the player maintains his importance in the Brazilian squad according to Ancelotti.
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Argentines’ Críticas on planning
The Argentines focused their criticism not only on Neymar, but on the overall structure of the squad. A translated comment that circulated widely on the networks stated that “the call-up of Neymar covers the squad that Brasil has”, referring especially to the midfield, which was called “disastrous”. Argentine Outro questioned the choice of leaving João Pedro out, reinforcing that the attacker would be a superior option.
Há also criticizes that point out commercial factors in the decision. Segundo made some comments, “marketing and capitalism have ruined football”, suggesting that financial issues weighed more than pure technical criteria in Neymar’s call-up.
2026 Cast Composição
Além from Neymar, the coach included young players with great physical vigor and experienced athletes with Copas from Mundo in their baggage. Nomes like Vinicius Júnior, Raphinha, Endrick and Luiz Henrique appear as highlights among the 26 selected. The combination of youth and experience was Ancelotti’s strategy to put together a competitive squad.
Brasil seeks to break a 24-year fast without winning a world title. The last victory took place in 2002, and the expectation is that the generation called for 2026 will reverse this scenario in the Estados Unidos, México and Canadá.
Principais summoned and their characteristics
The 26 athletes announced by Ancelotti include:
- Vinicius Júnior (winger/forward)
- Raphinha (winger/forward)
- Endrick (forward/young promise)
- Neymar (midfielder/forward)
- Luiz Henrique (extreme)
- Experienced Jogadores with participations in previous Mundiais
- Meio-campers under scrutiny due to criticism of tactical fragility
The notable absence of João Pedro, who stands out in Premier League, continued to fuel the debate about the technical and marketing priorities in the final choice of the Italian coach.
Summon Contexto
Ancelotti was given the responsibility of leading Brasil towards their sixth world championship. The pressure for results is immense, considering that only Brasil can win the sixth title in Copas history. The choice to keep Neymar in the team, despite his age and history of injuries, reflects the coach’s confidence in the player’s ability to make a difference in decisive moments of the competition.
Argentine negative comments, although expected from Brasil’s historical rivals, also reveal external perceptions about weak points in the Brazilian squad, particularly in the tactical construction of the midfield in the face of the modern demands of Copa football.