Rodrygo reflects on World Cup experience amid injury recovery
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Rodrygo discusses the pressure of representing Brazil at the World Cup. Despite being focused on recovery from injury during the 2026 tournament, he acknowledges the unique experiences and reunions occurring across the host cities. He connects the shared responsibility of players and the importance of maintaining focus on the matches.
- •Rodrygo emphasizes the responsibility of wearing the Brazil shirt.
- •He reflects on the dedicated routine necessary for World Cup participation.
- •In 2026, he experiences the tournament differently due to injury.
- •The tournament features numerous events fostering connections among players.
- •Rodrygo stresses the importance of focusing on the matches themselves.
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"The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium – basically, everything revolves around the matches. I lived that routine daily at the 2022 World Cup and realised the immense dedication the tournament demands. In this 2026 edition, as fate would have it and as I am still recovering from my injury, I’m discovering a different side of the World Cup: a World Cup of reunions, with countless events happening simultaneously across the cities and countries, creating opportunities for conversations and extraordinary experiences. Continue reading...
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