Neymar's physical condition has improved, Ancelotti said, adding that Neymar will share the same responsibilities as his teammates.

Brazil's national team recently announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that Neymar's physical condition has improved significantly and he will share the same responsibilities as his teammates.

Neymar, 34, joined Santos in the Brazilian Serie A in January last year, but has missed many games due to injuries.

Besides Neymar, other forwards called up to the Brazilian national team include Vinicius, Martinelli, Rafinha, and Cunha.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said, "We have been monitoring Neymar's situation all season, and recently his physical condition has indeed improved significantly. He is an important player and will be equally important in the World Cup."

“Neymar will share the same responsibility as the other 25 players. He may play or he may not, he may start or he may be on the bench or come on as a substitute. He has the same responsibility as everyone else and is also an experienced player. In some positions, such as goalkeeper and forward, we prefer to choose experienced players.”

In addition, Ancelotti said, "Selecting these 26 players was really difficult because the competition in this country is so fierce. I want to thank all the players who put in a lot of effort to make the squad."

"This roster reflects excellent overall fighting spirit, attitude, focus and discipline. I believe it is not a perfect roster, but the team that wins the World Cup is not perfect either, because a perfect team does not exist."

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