Neymar has been excluded from Brazil national football team’s pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendlies against France national football team and Croatia national football team due to fitness concerns. Still recovering from an ACL and meniscus injury, Neymar has limited match rhythm, playing only a few games for Santos FC and missing a recent fixture due to fatigue. Ancelotti stressed the decision is physical, not talent-based. The final 26-man World Cup squad will be announced May 18, with Neymar aiming to prove readiness while younger players like Endrick and Igor Thiago get opportunities. Learn more on starexch