Why Did Brazil Pick Neymar? Ancelotti's World Cup Gamble Explained | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign is facing fresh questions after Neymar was officially ruled out of the clash against Haiti. The Brazilian superstar was included in Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad despite carrying a muscle injury, sparking debate among fans and experts alike. Was it a risky gamble by Brazil, or part of a bigger plan? As rivals like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland continue to dominate headlines, Neymar remains on the sidelines while Brazil searches for its spark. Rupha Ramani examines Neymar's injury struggles, Ancelotti's thinking, Brazil's World Cup ambitions and why the Selecao still believes its biggest star could have a major role to play in the tournament.

Also on the show, a population of 1.4 billion should make India a football superpower, or should it? This video challenges one of the most common assumptions in world football and explores why success is built on systems, not just numbers. Find out the real reasons India remains absent from the FIFA World Cup and the lessons it can learn from smaller footballing nations. And Scotland's return to the FIFA World Cup has turned Boston into the unofficial capital of the Tartan Army. From emergency beer deliveries to rain-soaked street parties, Scottish fans have become one of the biggest stories of the tournament.

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