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Rodrygo Goes will not be part of Brazil's national team roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and SPOX sheds light on the reasons behind his absence.
In a surprising turn of events, Carlo Ancelotti has only managed to call up one striker from his former club, Real Madrid, for the prestigious tournament. The only representative from the Spanish giants in the Brazilian squad is Vinicius Junior, while Rodrygo is notably missing.
Although Endrick is included in the squad, he spent the latter part of last season playing in France for Olympique Lyon. Additionally, fellow Real Madrid player Eder Militao is sidelined due to a muscle injury in his left thigh, meaning Rodrygo will also have to watch from the sidelines as Brazil faces Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in the group stage.
As Brazil prepares for the World Cup without Rodrygo, many are left wondering why he was not nominated. SPOX provides an in-depth look at the background of his exclusion.
As reported by spox.com.
