Neymar Sr. believes Neymar could play in 2030 World Cup

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Neymar Sr. believes Neymar could play in 2030 World Cup

Summary

Neymar Sr. expressed optimism that his son could participate in the 2030 World Cup, despite Neymar Jr.'s previous comments suggesting otherwise. During a recent event, Neymar Jr. humorously countered his father's views, indicating that he is still focused on fulfilling his contract with Santos, which ends in December. He has not ruled out retirement at that time, stating he will assess his next steps after the contract concludes. This exchange highlights the ongoing discussion about Neymar Jr.'s future with the Brazilian national team following the recent World Cup.

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•Neymar Sr. is optimistic about Neymar's future in the 2030 World Cup.
•Neymar Jr. jokingly dismissed his father's comments about his retirement.
•He has a contract with Santos until December 2026.
•Neymar Jr. has previously suggested retirement could be considered soon.

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10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar's dad won't rule out 2030 World Cup, he replies: he's not playing

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Neymar Sr. said he believes his son could still play in the 2030 World Cup for the Brazilian national team. But Neymar Jr.’s statements have been going against what his father says.When asked by the...
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