Carlo Ancelotti, delivering a tough message to the team’s leading stars: Neymar and Vinicius Junior.

The Italian seller made it clear: to reach the warehouse for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the Germans are required to be in perfect physical condition.

In an interview with Esporte Record, Ancelotti emphasized that the high competition in the village’s front line leaves no room for compromise. Gravec maje buti is 100% prepared.

“We have a lot of good Viconians, I have to recruit those who are at the peak of their form. It’s not just Neymar, but we can also get Vinicius,” Ancelotti said.

The coach was as specific as possible about his position as leader of Real Madrid:

“When Vinicius is 90% ready, I call up another player who is 100% ready.” This team has a very high level of competition, especially in attack,” said Carlo.

The situation with Neymar becomes even more complicated. After returning to his hometown of Santos, the 33-year-old attacker continues to struggle with injuries. Ancelotti noted that the door is not closed on the legend, but the hour is leaking.

“Neymar is on the list of athletes who can go to the World Cup. Now he has to wait six months until the final registration. We just have to be careful for him and other athletes not to feel sorry for the final elections,” the coach concluded.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially announced that four friendlies will be held as part of the national team’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Mauricio Pochetti’s team starts the series of control matches with a match against Belgium, which will take place on February 28 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta. In just three days and 31 weeks, the Americans will meet Portugal in which stadium.

Next up for the team is the May 31 game in Charlotte against a rival that can be voted on later. The final phase is the match against Nimechchini, which will take place on June 6 in Chicago.

The federation emphasized that the United States will not lose to any team, but to its group at the world championships.

“For us it is a great opportunity to cheer on the best teams in the world. These are incredible matches for fans and supporters,” said Mauricio Pochettino.

World Championship 2026 will be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA from 11 rubles to 19 rubles. 48 teams will participate in the final tournament. Guess what, the Ukrainian national team has made it to the European Qualifier play-offs.