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Neymar is going to the World Cup: Why did Brazil name him in the squad?

Low Severity Americas Brazil
Date Occurred May 19, 2026 15:29 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 19, 2026
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Oft-injured superstar hasn't played for the national team since 2023, but he's back in the squad before World Cup 2026.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/19/fifa-world-cup-2026-all-to-know-about-neymar-surprise-brazil-selection-ancelotti?traffic_source=rss
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  • ID #2284
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 19, 2026
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