Neymar's last World Cup victory is 'Son Heung-min's match against Korea', effectively failing to follow against South Korea / vs. Korea, "I'm so sad..." a heartbreaking confession

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A red light has been turned on for Neymar (34, Santos), a symbol of Brazilian soccer, to participate in the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup. Neymar, who was excluded from the upcoming U.S. away warm-up list, confessed his regret in person.

Sports media "ESPN" reported on the 17th (Korea time) that "Neymar was once again excluded from the March friendly list announced by Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti."

Brazil will face France in Boston on the 27th and then face Croatia in Orlando on the 1st of next month. This evaluation is actually the last test before Ancelotti confirms the final list of the World Cup to be announced in May.

Neymar, who attended the event in Sao Paulo shortly after the list was announced, said through local reporters, "I am upset and sad that I have not been chosen by Ancelotti." In addition, Neymar said, "But I'm focused on training and playing every day. He did not break his will to participate in the World Cup, saying, "As the final list remains to be announced, we will reach our goal."

It is the downfall of the Brazilian soccer symbol. Neymar has not played in the national team since he suffered a serious injury in October 2023 that ruptured his left knee anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus. Neymar played 90 minutes of full season against Corinthians last Sunday and tried to make it sound in front of Ancelotti's coaching staff, but he did not impress in the midweek game when Ancelotti visited the stadium himself.

According to ESPN, coach Ancelotti said, "Neymar was excluded from the list because he is not 100% yet," adding, "If he fully recovers his physical ability, he can go to the World Cup." Neymar needs to continue to prove his skills and keep himself in good shape."

However, a large number of top strikers have joined to push Neymar away. Endrick, who left Real Madrid for Olympique Lyon on loan, was called to the national team for the first time since Ancelotti's appointment. Igor Thiago of Brentford in the English Premier League (EPL) also enjoyed his first career selection.

In addition, João Pedro (Chelsea) and Matheus Cunya (Manchester United) were listed on the offensive team, starting with Hapinha (Barcelona) and Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).

Neymar's last World Cup victory was in the round of 16 against South Korea / vs. Korea at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. At that time, Neymar scored one goal and one assist against the South Korean national team. South Korea countered with captain Son Heung-min (then Tottenham Hotspur, now Los Angeles FC), but ended the World Cup journey by losing 1-4. Even Brazil lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals after extra time.

Ancelotti, who did not even recruit Neymar, also revealed that he is discussing extending his contract with the Brazilian Football Association until the 2030 World Cup. He said, "There is no problem when the two sides want to accompany each other. "We will officially renew the contract before and after the World Cup," he said jokingly, expressing confidence, "It will be cheaper for the association to sign a contract before the World Cup."

Brazil will begin its World Cup journey against Morocco on June 13 and is in Group C along with Scotland and Haiti. "We are preparing to be in the best condition technically, physically and mentally," Ancelotti said, adding, "Players who are good in their respective leagues, such as Endrick, White, and Danilu, deserve to come here."

FW: Endrick (Olympique Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arnall), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luis Enrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunya (Manchester United), Hafinha (Barcelona), White (Bonmouth), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), João Pedru (Chelsea)

MF: Andrei Santos (Chelsea), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilu (Botapogu), Fabinho (Altihad), Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray)

DF: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilu (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalyangis (Arnall), Ibanese (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinoes (PSG), Wesley (Roma)

GK: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nasr), Ederson (Fenerbahce)

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