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Neymar has not been seen in the yellow jersey of Brazil since the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This time, Neymar gave good news to Brazil fans.

The Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) has announced a 23-man squad for the first two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. It is known that Neymar is returning to the team.

Will face against Bolivia on September 8. Four days later, the opponent is Peru. Brazil will enter the field for the first time under interim coach Fernando Diniz.

Neymar, who was recently signed to Al Hilal, returned from injury in this qualifying team. Ibanez, who joined the Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, is also in the team.

Neymar was absent from two international friendlies in June. He was in post-injury rehabilitation. Rafinha, Gabriel Jesus and Antonio were also not seen in that team. But Jesus did not return even though Anthony returned to this team. He is suffering from a new injury.

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Elson (Manchester City), Bento (Atletico).

Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Vanderson (Monaco), Renan Lodi (Marseille), Henrich (Monaco), Gabriel Magalhis (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Ibanez (Al Ahly), Nino (Fluminense).

Midfielders: Bruno Guimarez (Newcastle), Andre (Fluminense), Joelington (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Rafael Veiga (Palmeiras).

Forwards: Neymar (Al Hilal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrigo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Anthony (Manchester United), Matthews Cunha (Wolverhampton).