Neymar will miss Brazil’s squad for the final two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia due to a minor leg muscle injury, extending his absence from the national team to nearly two years. Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 23-man squad excluding Neymar, who has not played for Brazil since October 2023 following a serious knee injury. Brazil has already secured qualification for the World Cup. The squad features a mix of seasoned stars like Alisson, Marquinhos, Casemiro, and young talents including Chelsea’s promising Estêvão and West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá, aiming to finish the qualifiers strongly.