Ancelotti leaves Joao Pedro out of Brazil's World Cup roster

Brazil's national team coach Ancelotti announced his final World Cup squad. The selection omitted forward Joao Pedro. Ancelotti cited tactical considerations for the decision. Joao Pedro had been in contention after a strong club season. The move surprised some fans and analysts. Brazil will travel to the tournament with a 26-player roster. The coach expects the chosen squad to balance experience and youth. The final list will be submitted to FIFA ahead of the competition.