Brazil's World Cup Preview: Neymar's Controversial Return to the National Team
By
Billy Haisley
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Summary
A preview of Brazil's 2026 World Cup team, focusing on the controversial inclusion of Neymar despite his long absence from international play due to injury. The article explores the tension around Neymar's return, his complicated legacy with the national team, and how Brazil's roster decisions reflect the team's strategy and dynamics heading into the tournament.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's quite possible that the best moment of Brazil's 2026 World Cup happened a month before the tournament even started.
The tension was high, almost all of it weighing on whether or not Neymar, in what would be his first Brazil appearance in two years.
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