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2026 World Cup: Ancelotti explains Neymar snub as Brazil qualify for Round of 32
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why he didn’t summon Neymar from the bench, as they beat Japan 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Although Neymar could be spotted warming up to a great reception from the crowd, he did not play a single minute.
As Selecao fought back from one goal down to win, Ancelotti opted not to introduce the Santos superstar from the bench.
Instead, Gabriel Martinelli came on and scored a last-gasp winner.
Ancelotti, explaining the Neymar snub, said: “We were waiting for Neymar for extra time.
“I spoke with him, he would have come in in the 60th or 65th minute.
“We equalised the game, and I didn’t want to change the structure because the team had control of the game.”
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