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Neymar gets final Brazil verdict from Carlo Ancelotti as Selecao’s next move after 2026 World Cup heartbreak begins to emerge

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While the forward’s international future has been the subject of plenty of speculation, Ancelotti has now provided a much clearer picture of what comes next for the Selecao as preparations for the next cycle begin. Neymar and Carlo Ancelotti are at the center of a major turning point for Brazil after the disappointment of the 2026 World Cup . While the forward’s international future has been the subject of plenty of speculation, Ancelotti has now provided a much clearer picture of what comes next for the Selecao as preparations for the next cycle begin. The 34-year-old’s participation at the tournament had already been uncertain because of his fitness problems. He ultimately made only two substitute appearances , but his final tournament appearance still produced one of the most emotional moments of his international career. Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the Round of 16, with Neymar scoring from the penalty spot before Norway turned the game around through Erling Haaland. Afterward, Ney

First report: Ancelotti backs Neymar for World Cup, confirms end of star's Brazil spell — sports.yahoo.com, 1d