Watch: João Pedro family assembles for Carlo Ancelotti Brazil FIFA World Cup squad announcement, only to be left heartbroken
Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announcement delivered one of the most heartbreaking moments of the year after Chelsea forward João Pedro was surprisingly left out by new Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The 24-year-old had enjoyed an impressive season in Europe, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists, and was widely expected to secure a place in the final 26-man squad for the tournament.
Neymar recalled to Brazil squad
- Brazil trusts Neymar despite injury concerns and leaves Chelsea’s $82 million star off World Cup roster Times Of India —
- Neymar picked in Brazil squad for 2026 World Cup but João Pedro misses out The Guardian —
- Neymar overcomes injury to make Brazil World Cup squad The Independent —
- Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad Al Jazeera —
- Neymar recalled for Brazil's World Cup campaign despite three-year hiatus ABC News —