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One of the most electric players of his generation will return for one final shot at World Cup glory. Neymar has been called up to represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with manager Carlo Ancelotti bringing in the 34-year-old forward as part of the 26-man squad. The Italian coach took over in May 2025 had not summoned Neymar until Monday. This will be Neymar's fourth World Cup after making his debut in 2014, which was hosted in his native country. He helped win Olympic gold in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro and is Brazils leading men's scorer with 79 goals. But Neymar has struggled to return to top fitness since he tore his left ACL in October 2023. Neymar emerged at Santos as one of footballs brightest talents, winning domestic titles and the 2011 Copa Libertadores. He joined Barcelona in 2013 and won the 2015 UEFA Champions League. In 2017, Neymar transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee, collecting multiple league titles despite recurring injuries. A brief stint in Saudia Arabia with Al-Hilal then followed him returning to his boyhood club Santos. Ancelotti's 26-man squad also features, as expected, Brazil's main players in recent years, Real Madrid forward Vincius Jnior and Barcelona forward Raphinha. Brazil's 26-man roster: Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio) Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg) Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo) Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Vinicius Jnior (Real Madrid), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Neymar (Santos), Rayan (Bournemouth).

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Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander head-to-head history: Inside results between Spurs, Thunder stars originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.As the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry inch closer to the end of their careers, there has been plenty of debate over which NBA stars will step up as the next "faces of the league." Two of the leading candidates, however, have already been developing an intense rivalry.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be five years older than Victor Wembanyama, also with a far more impressive resume as a two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP, but their basketball fates have become more intertwined over the last two seasons as the Spurs center has emerged as a superstar.From Wembanyama's digs at Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder over "ethical basketball," to the many battles at the rim between an all-time shot blocker and a relentless finisher, the two Western Conference stars may own the best individual head-to-head rivalry in basketball right now and that will only continue in the 2026 Western Conference Finals.Here's a look at the head-to-head history between Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander.NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:Live NBA scores|NBA playoff schedule|NBA playoff bracketVictor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander head-to-head recordWembanyama 4, Gilgeous-Alexander 4Wembanyama's rookie season in the NBA came in 2023-24, which was Gilgeous-Alexander's sixth in the league and fifth with the Thunder. So, this is still a considerably young star rivalry Gilgeous-Alexander was an established All-Star by the time Wembanyama stepped foot on an NBA court.However, the two have met in Spurs vs. Thunder eight times in their careers since Wembanyama's 2023 debut. As of May 2026, their teams have split those matchups but with Oklahoma City and San Antonio set to meet in the Western Conference Finals, the tie will soon be broken.Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama first played each other on Nov. 14, 2023, in the first few weeks of Wembanyama's NBA career. In that game, the Thunder cruised to a 123-87 win as Wembanyama was held to just eight points, while Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points.Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander head-to-head record in 2025-26Wembanyama 3, Gilgeous-Alexander 1It wasn't until the 2025-26 season that the Spurs-Thunder matchup became an actual budding rivalry. With San Antonio emerging as a potential powerhouse in the West behind Oklahoma City as the defending champions, Spurs-Thunder games pinned the reigning MVP and Finals MVP against Wembanyama, already a megastar and championship-level star player at age 22.In the 2025-26 regular season, the Spurs and Thunder met five times thanks to four regular season games and an NBA Cup game. Notably, San Antonio won four of them and Oklahoma City lost just 18 total games all season. Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in the Feb. 4 game that the Spurs won, however.The first of those matchups came in early December, when the Spurs held on for a 111-109 win in the in-season tournament over the Thunder to advance to the title game. Wembanyama came off the bench, but put up22 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points in the loss.Not long afterward, the teams met on Dec. 23 for a regular-season matchup. Again, the Spurs claimed that game, but in more convincing fashion; in the 130-110 final score, Wembanyama had 12 points and Gilgeous-Alexander had 33.Two days later, the teams met on Christmas Day. And the Spurs made it three straight wins, claiming a 117-102 victory as they continued cementing themselves as a threat to Oklahoma City's potential budding dynasty. Wembanyama had 19 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander had 22.Most recently in the regular season, Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander met on Jan. 13, and the Thunder star got some get-back. Gilgeous-Alexander went for 34 points in a 119-98 Oklahoma City win.San Antonio also won the Feb. 4 game between the two sides, but Gilgeous-Alexander was absent due to an injury, while Wembanyama totaled 22 points.MORE:Sporting News polls insiders, media members to name best player in the NBAVictor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander statsHere's a look at the head-to-head numbers between Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander over their eight career matchups.Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderStatVictor Wembanyama4Wins428.4PPG17.05.0RPG9.95.6APG2.91.5SPG0.60.9BPG2.3SN NBA AWARDS:POY (Victor Wembanyama)|ROY (Kon Knueppel)|COY (Joe Mazzulla)

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Endrick sensation's short but sweet adventure in Ligue 1 has reached its conclusion as Olympique Lyonnais officially bid farewell to the teenager. Despite stunning performances that left the French public wanting more, the Real Madrid loanee is headed back to the Santiago Bernabu for the next chapter of his career, as confirmed by Lyon's head of recruitment over the weekend. Recruitment chief confirms departure Lyon recruitment chief Matthieu Louis-Jean has confirmed that Endrick will return to Madrid this summer, bringing an end to his impressive five-month spell in France. The 19-year-old forward joined Lyon in January on a short-term basis without an option to buy, and while the club were delighted with his impact, the financial and contractual reality means a permanent or extended stay is off the table. Speaking to the press following Lyon's final match of the season, a 4-0 home defeat to Lens, Louis-Jean addressed the possibility of keeping the Brazilian star. "Yes, we would like to keep him, but for the moment, that seems very unlikely," he admitted. "It makes you want to extend his contract. Is it possible? That's another matter. It's been a very good loan for Endrick; he's had a great time here. He's been surprising, amazing in the way he's adapted. He already speaks French, which is incredible. He's a good lad." An immediate impact in Ligue 1 Endrick's statistics during his brief stay in the Rhone region speak for themselves. In just 21 appearances across all competitions, the Brazilian teenager racked up eight goals and eight assists, proving to be one of the most productive players in the league since the turn of the year. Louis-Jean was full of praise for the youngster's contribution to the team's late-season surge. "He brought us a lot in a very short time. He delivered what we expected of him. He's a young player who will improve, and I hope he goes to the World Cup and has a great World Cup. It was a good time together. Now, will it continue? Today, it's over, yes." Personal feelings and faith The player himself had previously expressed his happiness at the Groupama Stadium, leaving the door ajar for a potential return if the circumstances allowed. Following a recent victory over Rennes, Endrick spoke about his future with a sense of calm, placing his career path in the hands of a higher power. His connection with the Lyon supporters was evident during his final substitution against Lens, where he was greeted with a standing ovation. Reflecting on his time in France, Endrick previously stated: "I take it one day at a time. Today was great, I'm very happy about that. I'm very happy here, there's a good team, a good staff, good teammates. "I'm doing very well, I don't know what's going to happen. I'm always with God. Whatever God tells me, I will do. If I have to stay in Lyon, go to Madrid, I will do what God tells me. I'm going to wait to see what God tells me. But I'm very happy." Lyon's Champions League preparations With Endrick departing, Lyon must now turn their attention to a busy summer and the challenge of Champions League qualifying rounds. Having secured a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, the club faces an early start to the next campaign. Louis-Jean confirmed that the recruitment team is already working alongside manager Paulo Fonseca to identify replacements and strengthen the squad for the European stage. "We're anticipating it, we've already started working," he said. "It's going to be complicated because high-level matches are coming up very quickly. We've already started working with Paulo (Fonseca) and Benjamin (Charier) on players who could join us. 'We're going to digest this season, which has been very good for us; we're proud of what we've accomplished." 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).

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