Neymar declared that the 2026 World Cup will be his final, and he expressed confidence that Brazil would go to the North American championships.
The 32-year-old forward, who hasn’t played for Brazil in over a year, told CNN, “I know this will be my last World Cup, my last shot, my final chance, and I will do everything I can to play in it.”
In an interview with the American news network that was released on Tuesday, he also stated that he would not rule out getting back together with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the American club Inter Miami.
“Obviously, it would be amazing to play with Messi and Suarez again,” Neymar stated during a Dubai award ceremony.
Brazil has had trouble qualifying for the World Cup in South America.
They are in fifth place in the 10-nation group after 12 of the 18 rounds. However, Brazil is five points ahead of Bolivia in seventh position, and the top six finishers are assured spots in the World Cup.
He declared, “I have a lot of faith in the team, in the young guys that are blossoming.” “We’re not where we would like to be right now.”
“I believe we can accomplish a great deal if we work together. In order to qualify for the World Cup, we have a year and a half to prepare and accomplish the correct things,” Neymar stated.
Neymar made two cameos for his Saudi club Al Hilal in October and November, but he injured his hamstring and hasn’t played since.
He stated that he is aiming for the World Cup. Neymar started Brazil’s first four qualifying matches but was injured at halftime as they lost to Uruguay in October 2023. He had knee surgery and missed a year of play.
“I want to be there; therefore, I’m going to train really hard and try my hardest to be with the Brazilian team.”
When the competition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico begins, he will be 34 years old.
Before that, he could perform in the US. Miami, along with Messi and Suarez, will compete in the expanded Club World Cup in the United States in June, where Al Hilal will also play.
Neymar, who also played with Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, declared, “They are my pals.” “We still communicate with one another. It would be intriguing to bring this trio back to life.
“I’m content in Saudi Arabia, but nobody can tell?” Surprises abound in football.
“I didn’t have this option because the transfer window was closed in the United States when the news broke that I was leaving Paris Saint-Germain.”