Joao Pedro reckons Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer would not look out of place starting for Brazil - praising his intelligence and creative intensity.
Neymar has revealed he "cried for several hours" after being included in Brazil's World Cup squad, marking an emotional return to the international stage after a long injury layoff that cast doubt over his future with the national team.
Brazil's build-up to the 2026 World Cup has been marked by surprise and disappointment after Chelsea duo Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian were left out of the final squad announced on Monday.
Carlo Ancelotti has committed his future to Brazil through to the 2030 World Cup with a four-year contract extension for the veteran Italian coach ahead of next month's tournament in North America.
Lionel Messi believes Brazil should select Neymar in their the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, insisting his former Barcelona teammate remains one of football's best players despite concerns over his fitness and form.
Real Madrid have confirmed that Eder Militao will miss the 2026 World Cup after undergoing surgery on a serious hamstring injury.