Ancelotti picks Kaio Jorge, leaves Neymar out of Brazil squad 🇧🇷 | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti announced on Monday the 23 players called up for the Brazilian National Team for the last two matches of the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

The forward Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, is one of the main new additions. The youngster is the top scorer of the Brazilian Championship. In midfield, Lucas Paquetá returns after being cleared of accusations of possible involvement in a betting scheme.

The goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Corinthians, is the only representative from São Paulo clubs. Neymar, from Santos, remains out. The star felt discomfort in his thigh.

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“Neymar had a small issue last week. We don't need to test him. Everyone knows Neymar. He needs to reach good physical condition to help the team and give his best at the World Cup,” said the coach.

The forward Vinícius Jr., who is suspended for the match against Chile, was not called up. The National Team decided to preserve the Real Madrid player.

Ancelotti and his staff attended several Brazilian club matches before the call-up. They followed matches from the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores.

In third place on the standings with 25 points and already secured in the World Cup, the Brazilian National Team will host Chile on September 4th at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Then, Brazil will visit Bolivia on the 9th at 8:30 PM in El Alto.

Ancelotti was hired by the CBF in May this year and has already led the National Team in matches against Ecuador and Paraguay in the Qualifiers, played in June. So far, the coach has one draw and one victory.

See all the players called up for the Brazilian National Team

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