Brazil's forward #10 Neymar reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Neymar returns to his home club Santos on Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country’s World Cup disappointment.
The injury-plagued Neymar was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last appeared for Brazil, and played only 37 minutes across two matches.
His only goal — a penalty — was not enough to prevent an early exit for Brazil after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.
An AI-generated video created by a fan circulated on social media showed a young Neymar asking the current Neymar to chase a sixth World Cup title with Brazil in 2030.
