Brazil have recalled Santos forward Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after more than a year, the soccer federation announced on Thursday. The 33-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best and secure a spot in the squad.

Barcelona have told Neymar that he must score 15 goals for Santos before they can consider signing him again, according to SPORT. It is understood that

Neymar's resurgence at Santos is great news for the Brazil national team ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in March.

Neymar has been recalled to the Brazil squad after a 17-month absence for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.

Neymar's nearly 17-month absence from Brazil's national team because of injury is due to end with the country's all-time leading scorer named in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and at Argentina.

Forward Neymar has been called up for the Brazil national team for the first time since 2023 as coach Dorival Junior named his squad on Tuesday for the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Neymar hasn't played for the Seleção since October 2023 due to injuries.

Dorival announces squad for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. It was an open secret - after having been included in the preliminary list - but now it is official: Neymar is