Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Ancelotti Warns Neymar, Vinicius Jr on Fitness for 2026 World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Brazil's national football team, has warned two of their star players, Neymar and Vinicius Jr, that they need to be in top shape to be considered for the 2026 World Cup.
Ancelotti says he will only pick players who are 100% fit, as the team is very competitive, especially in attack.
Brazil is preparing for the World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
They have upcoming friendly matches, including one against France in March 2024.
Brazil's last World Cup win was in 2002, and they are aiming for their sixth title.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti warns Neymar and Vinicius Jr about fitness for 2026 World Cup.
Ancelotti insists on 100% fit players for the competitive team.
Neymar warned in October, Vinicius Jr recently, both urged to improve fitness.
2026 World Cup to be hosted in USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Brazil to play friendly against France in Boston in March 2024.
- Who
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti
- What
- Warned Neymar and Vinicius Jr about fitness for 2026 World Cup
- When
- Warnings issued in October (Neymar) and recently (Vinicius Jr)
- Where
- World Cup to be hosted in USA, Mexico, Canada (2026)
- Why
- Ancelotti prioritizes 100% fit players for the competitive team
- Coach
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Players Warned
- Neymar, Vinicius Jr
- Fitness Requirement
- 100% fitness
- World Cup Edition
- 23rd (2026)
- Host Countries
- USA, Mexico, Canada
- Brazil's Last World Cup Win
- 2002
- Upcoming Friendly
- vs France in Boston (March 2024)