With crucial matches against Colombia and Lionel Messi's Argentina approaching, Brazil's national team has made a key decision regarding Neymar's participation in the upcoming international break.

The potential for a Messi-Neymar showdown in late March is mouthwatering for fans. The last time the former Barcelona teammates played against each other on the international stage was the 2021 Copa America final, which saw Messi lift his first major international trophy in a 1-0 Argentina victory at the Maracana in Rio de Janiero.

Real Madrid youngster Endrick has been called up to Brazil's squad for their crucial double-header against Colombia and Argentina.

Without their leader and star player, Brazil have struggled in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The Seleçao currently sit fifth in the standings, seven points back of bitter rivals and leaders Argentina. Finishing sixth or better grants direct qualification for the World Cup in Conmebol, but Brazil's history demands finishing as high as possible.

Brazil have called up teenage Real Madrid striker Endrick to replace the injured Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers, the country's FA announced on Friday.

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 was ruled out by Brazil on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Neymar, goalkeeper Ederson and defender Danilo were not fit to play for unspecified reasons,

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 been dropped from the Brazilian National Team for the upcoming matches against Colombia and Argentina in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers due to an injury, coach Dorival Júnior announced this Friday.