Neymar's Return! Brazil Announces Squad for Matches Against Colombia and Argentina

This month, the Brazilian national team is set to play World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, and today, head coach Dorival Junior announced the squad for these matches.

Details: Left out of the squad is Betis star Antony, owned by Manchester United, as well as Real Madrid forward Endrick. There was also no place for Atalanta's midfield leader Ederson. But the big news is the return of the legendary Neymar!

Brazil National Team Squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Ederson (Manchester City)

Defenders: Marquinhos (PSG), Danilo, Wesley, Leo Ortiz (all – Flamengo), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro), Vanderson (Monaco), Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

Midfielders: Andre (Wolverhampton), Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton (both – Newcastle), Gerson (Flamengo)

Forwards: Neymar (Santos), Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo (both – Real Madrid), Savinho (Manchester City), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), João Pedro (Brighton), Estevão (Palmeiras), Raphinha (Barcelona)

On March 21, Brazil will play at home against Colombia, and on March 26, away against Argentina.

Reminder: Earlier, Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick commented on Neymar's return to Barcelona.