The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be Neymar’s last chance to win football’s biggest trophy, the Brazilian football star has stated.
The 32-year-old striker, who is recuperating from a severe knee injury, has promised to do every effort to make the Brazilian team for the event, which will be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Final World Cup, Final Shot
“I want to be there, so I’ll try.” Neymar said CNN, “I’ll do everything in my power to be a member of the national team.” “I will try my hardest to play in this World Cup because I know it will be my last chance, my last shot.”
During a World Cup qualifying match in October 2023, Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, had a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee.
Since then, the injury has kept him out of commission, casting doubt on his suitability for the world premiere. Neymar is still committed to coming back better and assisting Brazil, who are presently ranked fifth in the South American qualifiers, in securing their spot in the competition.
The top six teams in the qualifiers will automatically qualify, and the five-time World Cup champions have six games left.
Considering a Reunion in Miami Inter
Neymar is concentrating on the World Cup, but when his contract with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia expires in June 2025, he has indicated interest in rejoining his old Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
It would be amazing to play with Messi and Suarez once more. We still communicate, and they are my buddies,” Neymar remarked. It would be intriguing to bring these trio back to life. Al-Hilal makes me joyful, but who knows? Surprises abound in football.
The three established one of the most potent offensive combinations in football history and memorably guided Barcelona to a historic treble in the 2014–15 campaign.
Battles with Saudi Stunt and Injuries
Neymar has only made seven appearances for the Saudi Pro League team since his €90 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal in 2023 due to injury issues. Notwithstanding his difficulties, Neymar has stated that he is happy with his choice to join Al-Hilal, pointing to the advantages for his family and himself.
Neymar disclosed, “I didn’t have the option of moving to Miami in 2023 when the news came out that I was leaving Paris Saint-Germain because the transfer window in the United States was closed.” “Going to Saudi Arabia was the best option because of the excellent project they offered me there, not only for me but also for my family.”
Neymar had six excellent seasons with PSG, scoring 118 goals and taking home many domestic championships. He had already won the Champions League with Barcelona, but he was unable to duplicate that feat with the French team.
