Endrick is making a powerful case for a spot on Brazil's World Cup roster, and he's doing it in style. The young striker, who developed at Palmeiras and is now owned by Real Madrid, scored once again in Lyon's thrilling 4-2 victory over Rennes—and he made sure Carlo Ancelotti took notice.

Ancelotti was at the Maracanã on Sunday to scout Flamengo's Pedro in the Flamengo vs. Vasco match, but Endrick's performance in France sent a clear message: he's still very much in the race for a World Cup spot.

The match started with a shock when Rennes' Jordanian star Mousa Tamari scored a stunning goal just six minutes in. But Lyon responded before halftime, with Yaremchuk equalizing in the 37th minute and Tolisso converting a penalty in the 42nd to make it 2-1. Rennes struck back early in the second half through Lepaul in the 48th minute, but Lyon refused to back down. Afonso Moreira restored their lead in the 52nd minute.

Endrick had already been creating chances with clever passes, but he saved his best for the 75th minute. Using his "weaker foot," he unleashed a powerful right-footed strike that sealed the 4-2 win. It was his eighth goal in 19 matches for Lyon this season, along with six assists—a remarkable tally for a player still finding his feet in European football.

With this victory, Lyon climbed to 60 points in Ligue 1, sitting third and on track for a Champions League league phase spot. Lille (58), Rennes (56), and Monaco (54) are their closest rivals with just three rounds remaining.

All eyes are now on May 11, when the CBF must submit a preliminary list of 55 players for the 2026 World Cup. A week later, on May 18, Ancelotti will announce the final 26 players who will represent Brazil in the tournament across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. If Endrick keeps scoring like this, he'll be impossible to leave out.