Ancelotti confirms end of Brazil careers for Neymar, Casemiro

Published Jul 30, 10:21 AM UTC

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that veteran players Neymar, Casemiro, and Danilo will not play for the national team again following Brazil's disappointing round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup, their earliest elimination since 1990. Ancelotti stated that the tournament marks the end of a generation of over-30 players and that he intends to bring in a new generation, with the immediate goal being the 2028 Copa America. Neymar, who made his first national team appearance since October 2023 during the tournament, has publicly stated that his time with the Seleção is over after 130 caps. Ancelotti indicated he will retain some senior players like Marquinhos for continuity but emphasized major squad changes are coming.