Carlo Ancelotti includes Neymar Jr in Brazil’s 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joined by Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and a strong core of European-based stars.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison also missed out, having struggled with poor form and injuries at their respective clubs.
Everton forward Richarlison, who came to the final as the tournament's best scorer with five goals, took to the spot but blazed the ball over the bar
“I can’t cry yet,” Di Maria said after the match. “We dreamed of getting this, and we fought. Many people criticized us and asked us not to come back (to the national team).”
Copa America 2021 will bring us an exciting final between Argentina and Brazil.
Meanwhile, Brazil will play to prove it is the team to beat in South America and one of the favorites for the World Cup in Qatar next year.
“Every match we need to get some tests to make us stronger, show we can do it in every circumstance,” Neymar said. “We had to stand together. It was very hard to do it.”
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Kaka earned 92 international caps in which he scored 29 goals. He has also won the Serie A and La Liga title with AC Milan and Real Madrid respectively.
Lionel Messi will be returning to Argentina team after he was shown a red card during third-place play-off in Copa America against Chile earlier this year.
