Zico has proposed a clear test for Neymar Jr. as debate grows over whether the Brazil star should return to the national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe shared his thoughts on Neymar’s 2026 World Cup uncertainty.

Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar.

His recent exclusion from friendlies against France and Croatia raised questions, but the forward has made it clear that he remains committed to proving his fitness. The spotlight is on Neymar as he navigates a crucial period at Santos while hoping to secure a spot for Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With only weeks remaining, there is still little clarity over whether Neymar Jr. will be part of the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar’s troubled path to the upcoming World Cup has narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match.

Neymar’s World Cup prospects dwindled Monday when Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti omitted him from the squad for a pair of friendlies in the United States.

The debate surrounding Neymar’s future continues to dominate Brazil’s World Cup preparations, and Carlo Ancelotti’s recent decision not to include the Santos forward in the March friendlies has only increased the scrutiny.

Out of the friendly against France; since the Italian took over as coach of the Seleção, he has rotated seven strikers who have never scored Neymar yes, Neymar no. Neymar maybe. Brazil’s manager Carlo Ancelotti is weighing up his options just a few months before the start of the World Cup,

The Brazil national team’s defeat to France made the debate around Neymar gain traction again.Many of the reactions suggested that he wouldn’t be able to perform at such a high level of