Mexico City, June 4 (IANS) Five-time champions Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage. BrazilBrazil enters the World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign and a change of manager….
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São Paulo (Brazil), May 28 (IANS) Brazilian star Neymar Jr suffered a big setback to his hopes of playing in the side’s first match in the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be played in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11, as he has been ruled out of the upcoming international friendly matches.Brazil are set to play Panama in Brasília on Sunday and will take the field for their second warmup match against Egypt on June 5, and the country’s all-time leading scorer is likely to miss both the friendli…
Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazil’s opening match of the FIFA World Cup against MoroccoThe 34-year-old Santos star missed his team’s home Copa Sudamericana match against San Lorenzo on Wednesday due to a calf injury, though the Brazilian club sought to allay fears it was serious, reports Xinhua.Santos team doctor Rodrigo Zogaib said the forward would be ready for Brazil’s first pre-World Cup training session on May 27.”Neymar wil…
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Neymar was named in Brazil’s squad on Monday for next month’s FIFA World Cup, ending an absence of more than two and a half years from the national team.The Santos star was one of the last names read out by manager Carlo Ancelotti, ending a selection debate that has dominated Brazil’s media in recent weeks, reported Xinhua.”We chose Neymar not because we think he will be a good backup, but because he can add to the team with his qualities,” Ancelotti told a news con…
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as manager of Brazil’s national team until 2030, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.The 66-year-old Italian took over as Brazil’s head coach in May 2025 and secured the team’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In total, he has been in charge for ten matches, with five wins, two draws, and three losses.“I arrived in Brazil a year ago….
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), March 21 (IANS) Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza has been drafted into Brazil’s squad for FIFA World Cup warm-up friendlies against France and Croatia in the United States, the South American country’s football confederation said on Friday.The 27-year-old replaces Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, who suffered an unspecified injury in the English club’s 4-0 home win over Galatasaray in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday.Souza, who began…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following his clear and understandable statements regarding his next journey, Neymar has made an announcement about the potential to conclude his successful football career in 2026.The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil’s top f…
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 3 (IANS) Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is close to finalising his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup, but left the door open for adjustments.With much of the European season still to be played, Ancelotti said there was time for players to push late claims for selection.”It is not closed,” the Italian said at an event in Rio de Janeiro. “I have said before that Brazil is lucky to have many good players. The list is not closed, but we are close to the final list. The…