'We will win this World Cup' - Neymar gets emotional on Rafinha's phone

 

'We will win this World Cup' - Neymar gets emotional on Rafinha's phone

Neymar Jr. is returning to the World Cup stage once again. However, this time, his return is not just a story of announcing a squad, it is the name of an emotional chapter of long suffering, criticism and comeback. And Rafinha brought the most emotional moment in that story. 

Neymar and Rafinha broke down in tears as Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar. File photo (collected)

Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on Monday night (May 18). When Neymar's name was mentioned in the announcement, it was as if all the pent-up emotions in the Seleção camp exploded. A few months ago, Neymar, who was surrounded by uncertainty, injury rehabilitation and career questions, is now in the World Cup squad.