New Delhi, July 5 -- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has left fans and experts guessing once again about Neymar's chances of playing full 90 minutes against Norway during their Round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old, who came into this tournament with a calf injury, missed the first two games before making his appearance in fourth consecutive world Cup appearance against Scotland as a substitute in the 76th minute in group stages.

Against Japan, Neymar could have come in the second half but Ancelotti decided to used to him in the extra time as the scoreline continued to be 1-1 until the very last minute but Gabriel Martinelli denied Neymar game time with a 96th minute strike to send Brazil through to the Round of...