Pedro’s family has expressed their disappointment following the recent decision made by head coach Carlo Ancelotti regarding Brazil’s final 2026 World Cup squad.
The Chelsea forward, 24-year-old João Pedro, will now watch the tournament from home after being left out of the selected players. A video circulating on social media platform X captures the emotional response of his family, highlighting their pain over the decision.
Despite João Pedro’s impressive performance this season, where he has played 49 matches for Chelsea, scoring 20 goals and providing 9 assists, it was not enough to secure his place in the squad. Ancelotti’s choices ultimately favored other forwards, including Neymar, who was chosen over the young striker.
The final list of forwards selected for the World Cup includes Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Raphinha, Rayan, and Vini Jr.