Rio Ferdinand has entered the growing debate surrounding Neymar’s place in Brazil’s World Cup plans. The former England defender, widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his generation, has built a strong presence as a pundit since retiring.

France star Kylian Mbappé cannot envision his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar missing the World Cup.

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.

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

The emotional weight of international soccer has once again fallen heavily on Neymar, as the Brazilian icon has again responded to a painful decision from Carlo Ancelotti.

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.

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.

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.