Time passes and injuries accumulate for Neymar. Once spectacular on the ball, the Brazilian notably shone with his club Santos, then at FC Barcelona. A few months after his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain, his body began to fail him and the often very serious physical problems followed one another. If his talent is still there, the one who plays today at Al-Hilal is no longer able to string together matches without getting injured. However, he has set himself a major objective for the 2026 World Cup.
In an interview which will be broadcast on Sunday on RMCthe “Ney” revealed that he intended to be present with the Seleçao to compete in the next World Cup.
“Obviously the World Cup is the goal for all the players. I’ve played it three times already, I obviously want to do the fourth. » But the Brazilian is well aware of one thing: “I have to be focused on that, prepare well here and have this medium-term goal after getting back into shape here at my club. »
In what physical state at the time of the 2026 World Cup?
Author of 79 goals in 128 matches with his selection, Neymar must therefore already regain his physique, he who spent a year away from the field before returning last November only to be injured in his return match with a torn hamstring. His last serious injury dates back to a disputed and lost meeting with the Seleçao against Uruguay (0-2) in October 2023. It was the last time that he wore the Brazilian Auriverde jersey.
When the 2026 World Cup arrives, Neymar will be 34 years old. If he is physically able to participate, there is little doubt that he will be selected. We just have to wait and see what state he will be in in a year and a half.
