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Translation result<\/p>\n

\n Picked despite drop in form after injury
\u201cA player loved by teammates\u201d\u2026 Set for fourth straight World Cup
Group opener vs. Morocco on June 14<\/b>\n <\/div>\n


\n<\/nisubtitle> \"\ub124\uc774\ub9c8\ub974\uc758\" Neymar, who plays for Santos, defied expectations by earning a spot on Brazil\u2019s final 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. <\/p>\n

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti unveiled the squad on the 19th (Korean time) at Museu do Amanh\u00e3 in Rio de Janeiro. Among a galaxy of stars, Neymar drew the most attention \u2014 the crowd erupted when his name was announced. <\/p>\n

The selection came as a surprise to many. Neymar is Brazil\u2019s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, but he suffered a left ACL and meniscus tear in October 2023 during World Cup qualifying, underwent surgery and has yet to return to his previous level. Since taking charge in May last year, Ancelotti had not called him up. <\/p>\n

Many local pundits expected Neymar to miss the cut. Instead, he made the squad and will appear at his fourth consecutive World Cup, having represented Brazil in 2014 (host), 2018 (Russia) and 2022 (Qatar). Ancelotti said, \u201cNeymar can improve his fitness before our opening match. He will be an important player in this tournament. He has extensive big\u2011tournament experience and is loved by his teammates.\u201d <\/p>\n

Brazil will assemble at the national team training center in Teres\u00f3polis on the 27th. The Sele\u00e7\u00e3o opens Group C against Morocco on June 14, faces Haiti on June 20 and closes group play against Scotland on June 25. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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