Neymar was not in the game for a long time. This Brazilian star has told about his future plans. He is going to play the last World Cup in 2026.
The 32-year-old attacking midfielder has been out of action for over a year. In an interview to CNN, he said, 'I know this is going to be my last World Cup. You can say last chance. I will make every effort to play in this event.
Five-time world champions Brazil are struggling in this qualifying round. At the end of 12 rounds, they are now fifth in the group of 10 teams. Where the top 6 teams will directly qualify to play in the World Cup. But the Seleção is only 5 points ahead of Bolivia in the seventh. After that, Neymar is confident about his team. He thinks, 'I have a lot of confidence in the team. Also on the boys who are coming up. Of course, where the party is, we are not there.'
Neymar thinks he still has a year and a half. Big things can be achieved if everyone works together, 'I think big things can be achieved if everyone works together. We have about a year and a half ahead of us. We have to work at this time to do the right thing going into the World Cup.'
Neymar played in four matches in the qualifiers. But in October 2023, he left the field with an injury while playing against Uruguay. After that, he was out for a year with a knee injury. He came back for a short time last October-November but suffered a hamstring injury again. He hasn't played since. Neymar said his goal now is the next World Cup, 'I want to be in that World Cup. I will try to give the best. I will work hard to be in the Brazil team.
