Neymar’s message boosts Brazil’s hopes, hints at Ancelotti for 2026 | OneFootball

Without certainties about his call-up and with a long road ahead physically, Neymar has once again sparked hope in Brazil. The forward, who hasn't played for the national team in over two years, envisioned himself playing in the 2026 World Cup and even left a direct message for Carlo Ancelotti, the current coach of the Canarinha.

As of now, Ney's presence in the next World Cup is far from certain. Since Ancelotti took over the Verdeamarela, the star has not been called up, and his physical condition remains a mystery. Injuries have marked his recent times and forced him to deal with a lack of continuity, even after his return to Santos, the club where he began his career and which he saved from relegation this season.

The last time the attacker wore the Scratch jersey was in October 2023, in a 2-0 defeat against Uruguay in the South American Qualifiers. Since then, Ancelotti has opted for other players and was clear in his statements: if the forward manages to regain his best physical form, he will be considered. For now, that scenario seems distant, especially because the attacker will have to undergo meniscus surgery, which affected him at the end of the season.

Despite this outlook, Neymar allowed himself to dream out loud. He did so in an unexpected context, during the Tardezinha music event, at a concert by singer Thiaguinho in São Paulo, where he was invited to take the stage and grabbed the microphone in front of thousands of people.

There, the former Barcelona and PSG player delivered a message that quickly went viral: “We will do everything possible to bring the World Cup to Brazil. The possible and the impossible. You can demand it from me in July. Ancelotti, help us!” He even went further and promised that if he plays in the final, he will score a goal to help the Canarinha win their sixth World Cup.

Words that today sound more like a wish than reality, but that put Neymar back in the spotlight. While his body sends signals and Ancelotti defines the course, the Brazilian idol has already made it clear that his dream remains intact: to be in 2026 and lead Brazil to the top once again.

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