João Pedro opens up on missing Brazil’s World Cup team

Chelsea star João Pedro has expressed disappointment after being excluded from Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s head coach, released his tournament lineup on Monday, leaving out the Chelsea attacker, surprising many Brazilian fans.

Despite Chelsea’s difficult season, Pedro was one of the club’s standout performers and hoped to make the World Cup roster.

In response to this decision, he stated, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: “I tried to give my best at all times. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to fulfill this dream of representing my country in a World Cup, but I remain calm and focused, as I always try to be”.

“Joys and frustrations are part of football. From now on, I wish good luck to everyone who is there and I will be just another fan cheering for them to bring the sixth title home”.