Endrick was right.

The decision to leave Real Madrid and join Lyon helped Endrick improve his form, thereby earning him a place in the Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Endrick will be with the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup.

In the early hours of May 19th, Endrick was named in the 26-man Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup. This will be the 19-year-old striker's first World Cup since turning professional.

Similar to Neymar, Endrick also received a warning from coach Carlo Ancelotti about the need to improve his performance. The Brazilian striker listened to his former Real Madrid mentor and has been rewarded for his efforts in recent times.

Joining Lyon in January, the young Brazilian talent quickly became a bright spot in the attack despite having less than half a season to adapt. In Ligue 1, Endrick scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists in 16 appearances. In the French Cup, he continued to contribute with 2 goals and 1 assist in just 3 matches.

Subsequently, the striker born in 2006 also managed to score in the Europa League, becoming one of Lyon's most effective attacking players in the second half of the season.

Endrick shines in a Lyon shirt. Photo: Reuters .

What Endrick has shown on the pitch is enough to convince coach Ancelotti to give him a chance at the 2026 World Cup. It will be difficult for Endrick to compete for a starting spot with Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, or Matheus Cunha, but participating in the biggest tournament on the planet is already a huge step forward for this young star.

Endrick's last goal for the Brazilian national team came in June 2024. At that time, he was considered a new phenomenon in Brazilian football, even expected to break many records.

Now, Endrick has come back down to earth after all the praise. He understands the harsh realities of European football and must adapt, work hard, and seize every opportunity to shine on the pitch.

At 19 years old, Endrick still has plenty of time to gain experience and prepare for the next major tournaments with the Brazilian national team.

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