Former captain Neymar has been recalled by Brazil after an absence of almost 1 1/2 years. The 33-year-old striker was included in the national squad by coach Dorival Junior on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month.

Former captain Neymar has been recalled by Brazil after an absence of almost 1 1/2 years. The 33-year-old striker has been included in the national squad by coach Dorival Junior on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month.

Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has announced his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia.

Carnival celebrations began in Brazil, Bolivia and beyond. A Wayuu migrant played with a chicken in Colombia. Riot police and protestors demanding better pensions for reitred people faced off once more in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi took office in Montevideo.

Joelinton and Bruno GuimarãesThe South American pair were initially selected in Brazil's provisional 52-man squad ahead of this month's respective 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and