India, March 26 -- Kylian Mbappe has weighed in on his former teammate Neymar's international future. The Frenchman has stated that he can't imagine the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup without the Brazilian attacker. There has been mounting pressure on Carlo Ancelotti to recall Neymar.

Mbappe has backed Neymar to prove his fitness ahead of the tournament, but he also supported his former coach, Ancelotti's decision.

Speaking to Globo Esporte, he said, "The World Cup is the competition of the stars. All the stars are there, and for me Neymar is one of the greatest. I can't imagine a World Cup without Neymar. But in the end, I can't go against my former coach, Carlo Ancelotti. I have to respect his decision."

The Brazilian national team has...