FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Agbe]

Frankly, my biggest concern in this tournament is the sheer distance involved. Sure, the stadiums are nice, and the atmosphere is good, but the teams will have to constantly fly back and forth. I think playing in a cool venue one day and then going into the scorching heat three days later will be quite challenging. Players, after all, are human beings; they can't adapt quickly. It's not easy for the fans either; with travel expenses and ticket prices, it seems like most won't even be able to attend the match. So, the tournament will be good, but it also seems a bit lacking in planning. Of course, many sectors will continue to make money in the process.

This world cup is co hosted which means that each of country's that is hosted, a match will be played there that is the reason for the busy nature and schedule of each of the teams. Personally I don't see anything wrong with the busy nature of the teams this is a competition which means that they have to show a high level of mental strength if they are to win the world cup.

[katanic97]

Honestly, i would be sad if Neymar doesn’t go to the World Cup. The only reason is that I think he deserves it. Unfortunately, he’s not in the form he used to be, but I believe that with certain individual training and dedication, he can win Ancelotti’s favor and be included in the team. You’re right when you say there are a lot of younger players, but i think Ney can still make a difference and shine in his last World Cup.

There were good hopes about Neymar Jr is going to play in World Cup for his country Brazil but his new injury below his chances now his is already out of the Santos last two games o Brazil soccer season this is also below for star player and his chances for having spot into world cup.

Carlos Ancelotti doing good job and giving chances to new generation players those have good potential and skills for giving good performance Brazil is always rich in quality players but sadly their downfall is just because lack of leadership now just 7 months remaining in World Cup it's going to be challenge for Italian legend to have best from them.

Neymar is a star player with glass legs, he gets injured very easily, and that has clearly reduced his chances of taking part in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. We all realize that many young players deserve to replace him in the Brazil national team, but it will never be exactly the same. Some Brazilian fans still hope to see Neymar play in the World Cup, and I think that’s not surprising.
Ancelotti is certainly very experienced in assessing player quality, and with time running short, he should start working hard to prepare the names that truly deserve a call-up.

I don't know any other player but atleast am sure that ancelloti with all his experience and game time coaching will certainly not add a player that is looking like a liability now to the already struggling Brazilian side because that Brazil team is a struggling one and he would need all the commitment from the list of players that he will call up and not the one's who will feel that they are already too big of a star, mostly when it comes to the fact that he is also injury prone.

I agree that Neymar is currently not in form and that his body, in a way, doesn’t seem willing to play football. But i believe that with good will and proper preparation, he can get himself back on track and, as one of the best Brazilians in history, become the captain of his national team.Do you think Ancelotti wouldn’t want Neymar in good form, with a strong desire to win the world cup? Of course he would, and i believe he has given him the space to regain his form and play for the team. In my opinion, it would be a great shame if Ney doesn’t go to the world cup.