Ancelotti Confirms Neymar's Recovery Ahead of Brazil vs Japan World Cup Round of 32 Match
Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar has made significant progress in recovering from a calf injury and may play a larger role in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Japan. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of mental strength and preparation for a challenging knockout game, treating the encounter as a final. He praised Japan as a strong, tactically disciplined team and dismissed the notion of clear favorites, highlighting the unpredictability of knockout football.