Will Neymar be at the 2026 World Cup? Will he be a starter? And what position will he play in?
The director of selections for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Rodrigo Caetano, spoke out on the topic and gave his opinion.
“There is no doubt that he is a technical exponent of the generation and the Brazilian national team. It is unanimous that, if he is in clinical and physical condition, his technique is undisputed. And there is always room for a good player, especially one who is exceptional”, he told ESPN.
The great concern of Brazilian fans is regarding his physical condition. Neymar has only participated in FOUR of the 16 qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup.
Despite this, Rodrigo Caetano trusts the technique of the Santos striker:
“For a player to technically stand out, if he is technically well, the issue of talent stands out in relation to the others. Which is the case with him”.
The good news for Neymar fans is that the star is currently in a sequence of games. He has started four consecutive matches (without being substituted in any of them).
During this period, Santos beat Flamengo (with a goal from Neymar), lost to Mirassol and Internacional, and finally drew with Santos.
So, do you believe Neymar will be at the 2026 World Cup? Leave your comment!
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