Ancelotti Bets on Neymar’s Lasting Spark as Brazil Finalizes World Cup Blueprint

Carlo Ancelotti has brought Neymar back into Brazil’s World Cup squad, signaling a high-upside gamble on the Seleção’s most decorated attacker after a disrupted injury cycle. The headline omission of Chelsea forward João Pedro underlines a clear message: Brazil is prioritizing proven tournament gravitas over experimentation.