Rio de Janeiro, May 19 -- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday announced a 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with veteran forward Neymar Jr. set to feature for the five-time champions, as per the FIFA website.

Ancelotti announced Brazil's squad for the World Cup, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, during an event held at the Museum of Tomorrow, a major tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro.

Neymar's inclusion in the squad comes after significant speculation over whether Ancelotti would select him, particularly after he was omitted from the squad for March's friendlies. The 34-year-old Santos forward had not featured for Brazil since 2023, but he has repeatedly voiced his strong des...