2026 World Cup: Neymar in squad is right decision — Ronaldo
Ronaldo has welcomed the decision to include Neymar in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. Neymar is in top form as doctors have cleared it; Ronaldo is confident that his performance will put doubters to rest. Neymar played around 20 minutes as a substitute in the 3–0 win over Scotland. Brazil will face Japan in the 1/16 round on June 29 (20:00).
Former Brazil star striker Ronaldo has strongly backed Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup. "Of course I was holding on to it. The reason is simple: Neymar is a player who can single-handedly decide the fate of a match. I don't see anyone else in the current Brazil team who can take that responsibility and win single-handedly. If you can trust him, you have to take the chance. The doctors have cleared it; he is in great physical shape. Now he has a chance to answer those who doubted him with his performance. Because of the regeneration experience I had in 2002. "I understand Neymar very well; I fully support him," Ronaldo said.
Next, when asked if he was looking forward to seeing Neymar in the starting eleven, Ronaldo said, "Yes, I am looking forward to it; I am completely on his side. At 34, he has nothing to prove, but I hope his performance will silence those who have already underestimated him. There is nothing greater than seeing and witnessing a great athlete return and regain his stature." These comments were published by the French media 'Legib'.
Meanwhile, 34-year-old Neymar came on as a substitute in a 3–0 win over Scotland in the group stage of this World Cup and played around 20 minutes. He missed the first two games of the tournament due to injury.
As a starting point, Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 16 on June 29. The match will start at 20:00.
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