CBF Official Affirms Neymar's Guaranteed Spot in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup Squad, Pending Fitness
CBF official confirms Neymar’s spot in Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup as long as he maintains his health and fitness.
- • Rodrigo Caetano confirmed Neymar will always have a place in the national team when fit.
- • Neymar is being closely monitored by Brazil's technical staff due to clinical health issues.
- • Carlo Ancelotti shares the hope that Neymar will be fit for the 2026 World Cup.
- • Neymar played a key role in Santos’ recent 3-0 win securing their Série A status.
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Rodrigo Caetano, coordinator of Brazil's Men's National Teams at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), has confirmed that Neymar will always have a place in the national team provided he is physically fit. In an interview with CNN Esportes S/A, Caetano emphasized that Neymar is under close monitoring by the technical staff as he recovers from clinical health issues. Despite these challenges, Caetano expressed optimism about Neymar's recovery and highlighted ongoing direct communication with medical professionals at Santos, Neymar’s current club.
Caetano noted that the hope for Neymar's fitness aligns with that of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazilian public alike, aiming to see the star in strong form for the 2026 World Cup. Neymar's recent performance was pivotal in Santos’ 3-0 victory over Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro on October 7, which secured the team’s place in Brazil’s Série A.
The CBF official described Neymar as a "great exponent of Brazilian football" and acknowledged the importance of his presence in the national squad when health conditions permit. This assurance comes amid heightened attention on Neymar’s form and health status as Brazil looks ahead to the upcoming World Cup cycle.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.