Brazil

Brazil great Ronaldo believes Neymar can play an important role at the 2026 World Cup.

Barcelona forward Raphinha responded to being left on the bench after arriving late for an activation session by scoring a brace in Sunday's thumping 6-0 win over Valencia in LaLiga.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar can be an important part of his team for next year's World Cup but he needs to prove he in "good physical condition."

João Mendes, the son of former Brazil great Ronaldinho, has signed a one-year contract with Hull City's Under-21 team, the club have announced.

With the World Cup coming thick and fast next year, who are the players looking likely to start up front for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil?

Brazil's Football Federation president Samir Xaud said that his side "played against the referees, the police and the ball boys" in their defeat to Bolivia.

Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half and Bolivia downed Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in South American qualifying which combined with Colombia's win over Venezuela helped the Bolivians advance to the playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea forward Estêvão scored his first goal for Brazil in a 3-0 win over Chile in South American World Cup qualifying.

With the World Cup little under a year away, which South American players have taken advantage of the summer transfer window to help their World Cup chances?

João Pedro says "it's the beginning of a beautiful story" after the 23-year-old earned a call-up to the Brazil squad.