Brazil Need Neymar To Win 2026 World Cup -Rodrygo

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has said that Brazil need Neymar if they are to be crowned champions at the World Cup in 2026.

The 23-year-old, who scored a first-half goal to help Brazil beat Ecuador 1-0 on Friday and stop their three-match losing streak in CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, said Neymar is key to Brazil success.

“He’s our star, our best player,” Rodrygo said in an exclusive ESPN Brasil interview. “Anyone can see it, how much he is missed. Having Neymar healthy, which is what we all want, [and] he is in the final stages of his recovery. We want him back as soon as possible.”

Five-time world champion Brazil lost consecutive matches to Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina at the end of last year and were in sixth place in the standings after six rounds.

With Friday’s win, Brazil now have 10 points and are in fourth place. They face Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday.

Brazil’s all-time men’s top scorer underwent surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligaments and meniscus injuries in his left knee on Nov. 2, 2023 in Brazil

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