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As the world looks forward to the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi recently addressed the uncertainty surrounding Neymar ’s participation.
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Speaking on “ Lo del Pollo,” Messi admitted that his close friendship with Neymar made it difficult for him to be entirely objective.
However, he emphasized that the tournament deserves to feature its best players on the field.
Messi’s remarks, originally reported by Ole, reflected his hope that the Brazilian star would secure his spot on the world’s biggest stage one last time, and it did.
Speculation intensified this week with significant news regarding the Seleção.
Despite earlier doubts, BBC Sport confirmed on X that Neymar has officially been selected for Carlo Ancelotti ’s final squad for the World Cup.
This news brings immense relief to fans who were concerned that Neymar’s recurring injuries and limited playtime over the past year would prevent him from participating in the competition.
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The journey to this confirmation has not been without drama. Before the announcement, manager Carlo Ancelotti remained notably tight-lipped , telling Fabrizio Romano that he was aware of the situation but would ultimately make his final decision based on his own evaluation.
While internal reports from CBF described Neymar’s situation as “extremely complicated,” captain Marquinhos was a strong advocate for his former teammate’s inclusion.
Now that the 26-man roster is confirmed, attention turns to whether Brazil’s all-time leading scorer can maintain his fitness for what he has already stated will be his final World Cup appearance.
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