Neymar Named in Brazil's Provisional Squad as Injured Chelsea Starlet Estevao Misses Out
Carlo Ancelotti has included 34-year-old Neymar in Brazil's provisional 55-man World Cup list, while Chelsea's teenage sensation Estevao Willian has been heartbreakingly ruled out through injury.
Brazil's road to World Cup 2026 delivers equal measures of hope and heartbreak. Carlo Ancelotti's 55-man provisional squad contains one of football's most divisive selections and one of its saddest injury stories.
Neymar's Last Dance?
At 34, playing for Santos, Neymar is in the provisional list. Whether he makes the final 26 remains uncertain — even Brazilian President Lula questioned whether Neymar "still has the hunger." But the door is open for a fourth World Cup. Neymar needs just 3 goals to surpass Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
Estevao's Heartbreak
Chelsea's 19-year-old winger Estevao Willian has been ruled out through a muscle injury sustained against Manchester United. Club and Brazil medical staff couldn't guarantee recovery in time. "Visibly devastated," teammates said.
Endrick (Real Madrid) is expected to make the final cut. FIFA's official final squad publication is scheduled for June 2.
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