On Thursday, Neymar was summoned by Dorival Junior for qualification matches at the 2026 World Cup against Colombia and Argentina, which will take place on March 21 and 26. A first for the former Paris Saint-Germain player since October 2023.
A news enthusiastically welcomed by the principal concerned. “I am very happy, very happy to return to the national team, and even more as a Santos player. I think things go in the right direction. It's great “reacted the top scorer in the history of Brazil (79 goals in 128 selections) on the official website of his club, Santos.
Neymar, out of pressure?
The coach Auriverde nevertheless wants not to put too much pressure on his star player. “Let's not create too much expectations by placing all the responsibility on this return, he warned at a press conference. That we have balance and regularity in these two games, which will be very difficult, but also for our opponents. They will have a very well prepared Brazilian team, capable of playing two very important games at this stage, which are fundamental for our qualification. »»
By finding the national selection, Neymar will recover his usual number 10. It was Raphinha who inherited it during the previous Seleção rally, last November.
