Real Madrid striker Endrick replaced Neymar in the Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia.

Neymar Jr. missed the matchup against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers. One of the most highly anticipated matchups for soccer fans was set to take place on Matchday 14 of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers,

Neymar has officially been called up for Brazil’s upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. However, one question lingers—will he reclaim his iconic shirt number?

Brazil has recalled Neymar for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina in March, the football federation announced on Thursday.

The 33-year-old striker was included in the national squad by coach Dorival Junior on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Neymar recently returned to action with Santos after an ACL injury in October 2023. He left Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in January and signed a six-month contract with his boyhood club.

Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.

Neymar Jr has been dropped from Brazil’s squad ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month. The 33-year-old was a surprise call-up for the internationals earlier, but Globo reports he is “not physically fit enough” due to a thigh injury.