Neymar counts the days: last World Cup chance for the Brazilian!

Neymar counts the days: last World Cup chance for the Brazilian!

Brasilien, Land - Neymar, the 32-year-old star of the Brazilian national team, indicates the end of his career in the national jersey. In an interview with CNN, he announced that the World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico will be its last World Cup. "I know it is my last world championship, my last chance," said Neymar. The player, who has been struggling with injury problems since his contract with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, hopes to do everything to be represented in the squad for the tournament. Brazil is currently in fifth place in the World Cup qualification with 18 points, only the first six teams qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, reported Sport1.de.

Neymar fights to return

Since his debut on August 10, 2010, Neymar has written history with 128 missions and 79 goals for the "Selecao". However, his susceptibility to injuries, with a femoral injury and his former meniscus and cruciate ligament injuries suffered, raises doubts about his nomination for the World Cup squad. "I want to try it," he said when asked if he believes in a nomination. In his last game in the national jersey in October 2023, Neymar was again injured, which made his return to the team difficult, as reported Laola1.at.

Despite these obstacles, Neymar remains optimistic and sees the chance to achieve great things together with his team. "We have one and a half years to work and do the right things to reach the World Cup," said the offensive player confidently