ESPN: Ancelotti Has Largely Finalized 18 Players for Brazil's World Cup Squad; Neymar Not Included

February 28 – According to ESPN Brasil, Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has largely finalized 18 of the 26 spots for his World Cup squad, players he considers certain to be selected. The list is spearheaded by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr., but does not include Neymar, who currently plays for Santos.
The list revealed by ESPN is as follows:
**Forwards:** Rodrygo, João Pedro, Vinícius Jr., Luiz Henrique, Raphinha, Estêvão, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha.
**Midfielders:** Casemiro, Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá.
**Full-backs:** Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos.
**Center-backs:** Marquinhos, Éder Militão, Gabriel Magalhães.
**Goalkeeper:** Alisson.
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