Brazil called up Paquetá, but Neymar is again missing from the squad

• Lucas Paquetá returned to the Brazil squad after a three-match absence.
• Neymar is again absent due to injury sustained during training.
• Brazil has already secured its place in the 2026 World Cup.

This is reported by ESPN, L'Équipe.

Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the squad for the last two matches of the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place on September 4 and 9 against Chile and Bolivia. The squad includes returning midfielder Lucas Paquetá from West Ham, who did not play for the team since Ancelotti's appointment in June.

Neymar, who recently suffered an injury during training, is again not included in the squad. The coach noted that Neymar needs to regain his form to help the team in the World Cup.

Brazil has already secured its place in the upcoming tournament, and the squad also includes veterans like Casemiro. The match against Chile will take place at the "Maracanã" stadium in Rio de Janeiro, while the game against Bolivia will be played away.

Brazil Squad:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Ugo Souza (Corinthians).
Defenders: Alexsandro (Lille), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Caio Ernanes (Monaco), Vanderson (Monaco), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Weigl (Roma).
Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Chelsea), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Joelinton (Newcastle), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham).
Forwards: Estêvão (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), João Pedro (Chelsea), Caio Jorge (Cruzeiro), Luiz Ernanes (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Rafinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham).

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