The Canarinha faces two critical challenges. The matches against Colombia and Argentina will be decisive in confirming the team's progress and securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

CONMEBOL quartet have booked their tickets to Qatar 2025 with Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay still in contention.

He had been named in Brazil's squad for the matches against Colombia and Argentina later this month after returning to fitness following a move to boyhood club Santos in the January transfer window.

With Brazil set to face Colombia on March 20 and Argentina on March 25, head coach Dorival Junior has had to make a crucial decision about who will inherit Neymar’s famous number for these high-stakes ...