Neymar in tears during Santos match
Brazil national team forward Neymar was moved to tears during the national anthem before the match between Santos and Coritiba. This moment highlighted the immense pressure the player is under to be included in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
For the 34-year-old, who walked onto the pitch at the Vila Belmiro stadium with his daughter, these moments were deeply emotional. After long-term injuries and career setbacks, Neymar managed to return to his boyhood club, Santos, and make his way back to top-flight football.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will announce Brazil's final 26-man squad on Monday. Although Neymar was included in the 55-man preliminary list, his inclusion in the final squad remains in question.
As a reminder, Neymar was sidelined for a long time due to a serious knee injury in October 2023. However, his return to Santos in early 2025 opened a new chapter in his career, and he began to demonstrate his form at the national team level again.
