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

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

The word shouldn't be inconsistency rather, it should be injuries. But then, we'll said, we look forward to what he can do when given the chance to play. He better b3 cautious so as to not mix put on joining the train for the FIFA World Cup Competition.

He Neymar 8s a special player from day one, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest way if he comes to boss the tournament. He is capable, he just needs to stay fit and avoid injuries. More records to be broke if he makes to the FIFA World Cup.

His lack of consistency is due to frequent injuries, making it difficult for him to be selected. If given the opportunity to play in the World Cup, Neymar must maintain his fitness to avoid injury. Neymar is a great player and I'm sure if given the opportunity to play, he will definitely have an impact on the team, as his individual quality is undeniable.

If we're expecting the best, Neymar must be able to perform at his best level in this competition and he's now starting to find his best form at the club. This could be the first step for Neymar to prove he still has the ability to deliver positive results for the team as a whole and I'm confident he can do it.

[goodpunt]

Can't wait for the World Cup 2026!
Anyone already placed some outrights?
I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.
Since I love absolute longshots Mexico will be of course a candidate too.

[Bitcoin_Budha]

His lack of consistency is due to frequent injuries, making it difficult for him to be selected. If given the opportunity to play in the World Cup, Neymar must maintain his fitness to avoid injury. Neymar is a great player and I'm sure if given the opportunity to play, he will definitely have an impact on the team, as his individual quality is undeniable.

If we're expecting the best, Neymar must be able to perform at his best level in this competition and he's now starting to find his best form at the club. This could be the first step for Neymar to prove he still has the ability to deliver positive results for the team as a whole and I'm confident he can do it.

Neymar Jr. is one of the best players from this current era, but sadly consistent injuries and off-the-field issues always create problems for him. He has never been able to perform like other legendary players like Messi and Ronaldo this has always been a problem with him. Now he is having his last chance with the Brazil national team.

34 years old is included in the 55 preliminary players' list, but coach Carlos Ancelotti is still working on the final decision; it's going to be an important one as well because he deserves to have this chance. If it's not going to work like mostly expected, this can surely bring a setback to Brazil hopefully things will be working in a favorable situation for them.

[kennycryptoitalia]

What if Brazil don't get eliminated, but instead win the world cup   Neymar isn't fit yet....And surely, Ancelotti would have his reason for not including Neymar, and I really don't think it is because of anything personal... I mean which coach wouldn't want their team to win the cup? Is just that Neymar may just serve as a burden if he get included...He gets injured pretty fast, maybe because of the skills he loves performing on the pitch.. And imagine Brazil are playing a very tough match with a very challenging opponent and say Neymar sustains an injury, that can give the opponent more advantage over Brazil ...

Oh God, i want to say something that goes against everyone. In my opinion he should bring Neymar.
One person alone doesn't make the difference, but since it's his last World Cup he would certainly work tirelessly and if he doesn't play he would try to boost the team. After all, it's his last world championship.

[Catenaccio]

Oh God, i want to say something that goes against everyone. In my opinion he should bring Neymar.
One person alone doesn't make the difference, but since it's his last World Cup he would certainly work tirelessly and if he doesn't play he would try to boost the team. After all, it's his last world championship.

Only if Neymar accepts to take a proper and humble role in Brazil national team in World Cup 2026 like he promises that he won't negatively and aggressively react if Ancelotti puts him on bench and use him mostly as a substitution or send him out in middle of a match. I believe that Neymar still has many good things that can contribute for his national team, but only if he is used properly and cleverly by Carlo Ancelotti. It also requires Neymar self-aware of his fitness issues and by accept such roles, he will be able to contribute his best for the team.

Neymar deserves to be there as in World Cup, it's not strange that a player is not given any chance of playing, so even just calling Neymar like this, he should be in this World Cup. As said, Neymar is still able to contribute well for Brazil, so I see no big reasons why he misses this World Cup, that is his last one.

[Zlantann]

Only if Neymar accepts to take a proper and humble role in Brazil national team in World Cup 2026 like he promises that he won't negatively and aggressively react if Ancelotti puts him on bench and use him mostly as a substitution or send him out in middle of a match. I believe that Neymar still has many good things that can contribute for his national team, but only if he is used properly and cleverly by Carlo Ancelotti. It also requires Neymar self-aware of his fitness issues and by accept such roles, he will be able to contribute his best for the team.

Neymar deserves to be there as in World Cup, it's not strange that a player is not given any chance of playing, so even just calling Neymar like this, he should be in this World Cup. As said, Neymar is still able to contribute well for Brazil, so I see no big reasons why he misses this World Cup, that is his last one.

I think including Neymar in the Brazilian provisional World Cup list is a privilege. Some coaches wouldn't have taken such a risk. I see it as a risk because we are not sure if he will suffer injury again before or during the tournament. He has a history of laziness and unprofessional behavior off the pitch. He has also been connected to forming a cartel within the clubs he played for. His age is also a disadvantage since there are other younger players who can take his position. So I think he should be humble and respect every decision taken by coach Carlo Ancelotti. This is an oppurtunity for him to make a last impact in the internation stage.

[giorgione]

I think Neymar should be included in the squad, even if it is for special occasions. We all know about his skills and performance, but the big worry for him is injuries. He is prone to injuries, even if he is not playing 90 minutes on the field but is used in important moments, it will bring positive results for the Brazil team. I am one of the fans who want to see Neymar in the last World Cup squad of his career. If Neymar Jr. is not included in the World Cup-26 squad, Brazil will definitely lose some fans and reduce their value to the world at least a little. Whether Neymar is included in the team or not, their chances of winning the World Cup are very low. So including him may be a gain for Brazil rather than a loss.

I, on the other hand, don't think he should be included in the squad so much for or because his name precedes him, if a player deserves to play in the national team he must deserve it with the results he obtains on the pitch and with the performances he puts in, and this is a sacrosanct thing to respect and Ancelotti knows it very well.

[Supreme Donvic]

I think Neymar should be included in the squad, even if it is for special occasions. We all know about his skills and performance, but the big worry for him is injuries. He is prone to injuries, even if he is not playing 90 minutes on the field but is used in important moments, it will bring positive results for the Brazil team. I am one of the fans who want to see Neymar in the last World Cup squad of his career. If Neymar Jr. is not included in the World Cup-26 squad, Brazil will definitely lose some fans and reduce their value to the world at least a little. Whether Neymar is included in the team or not, their chances of winning the World Cup are very low. So including him may be a gain for Brazil rather than a loss.

I, on the other hand, don't think he should be included in the squad so much for or because his name precedes him, if a player deserves to play in the national team he must deserve it with the results he obtains on the pitch and with the performances he puts in, and this is a sacrosanct thing to respect and Ancelotti knows it very well.

Neymar is a very good player and he will do very well in the world cup a good player is always a good player if he is included in this world he will make sure that he do very well because a lot of people are expecting him to turn up and put in his best which i believe he will do because this will be his last world cup I know he's always having injury problem but he can still put his best in this world cup I trust him so much and I believe the things he those.
He should be given a chance to go to the world cup.

[cande86]

It saddens me that Neymar isn't in his best from anymore if not, we would have seen him in action all through till Brazil gets eliminated. I am not going to say that Ancelotti did the wrong thing to include Neymar in Brazil national team because his presence on the pitch will be an additional advantage to the team.

I hope that Neymar will surprise us in this world cup and make his fans happy.

I don't know about others but i actually think that Brazil can be a better team without having Neymar as a player on the pitch, maybe a player that goes with them to the World Cup but plays more from the bench and may only come in to inspire players a few times when they need it.
 Brazil will do better if they play as a team than choose to focus their play to go through one man who if he goes injured, will affect their world cup campaign. Ancelotti is experienced and he will know this.

Neymar is a great player, there's no question about this but if Ancelotti doesn't call him up it's because he has premonitions and many times this coach always has his say and almost always takes us, the World Cup is a very personal thing and the interpretation you give depends on the coach in front of you.

[Rikafip]

I would like to see this. 1-0, 3-0, all is fine,,, I know I still support Harry Kane but the people behind him and the way England plays generally I dislike a lot.

I don't think that anyone outisde England likes their national football team. I mean, its very hard to like someone who has such a high opinion of themselves without actually winning something.

I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.

That's brave. What are the odds?

I think I am gonna play it safe and put some money on France. And for the longshots, Croatia ofc.  

[Volgastallion]

I was just seeing the whole 48 shirts for this world cup and most of them are pretty normal and i dont feel like one is real iconic im the only one who feels like that? No so much special designs for real.

About the world cup itself, damn man we are just less than a month from it and i still dont feel the sensation of a world cup, i hope to see this changing in June.

[banana33]

What if Brazil don't get eliminated, but instead win the world cup   Neymar isn't fit yet....And surely, Ancelotti would have his reason for not including Neymar, and I really don't think it is because of anything personal... I mean which coach wouldn't want their team to win the cup? Is just that Neymar may just serve as a burden if he get included...He gets injured pretty fast, maybe because of the skills he loves performing on the pitch.. And imagine Brazil are playing a very tough match with a very challenging opponent and say Neymar sustains an injury, that can give the opponent more advantage over Brazil ...

Ancelotti's reasons are personal and i think they were decided very carefully with his staff and in agreement with the entire Brazilian federation, everyone knows that in Brazil football is not a joke and it is necessary to have all the strongest players of all to try to win, in this case i don't think Neymar is essential!

[paco92x]

Can't wait for the World Cup 2026!
Anyone already placed some outrights?
I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.
Since I love absolute longshots Mexico will be of course a candidate too.

I’m also on edge for it to start already. I don’t think this one will be especially good like 2010 in South Africa; for me, that was the best one ever. The vuvuzelas, the great songs, and the Africans dancing at every match were beautiful to me. I think France or Spain will win it, and for a dark horse, I’ll choose Norway as a surprise. They shocked me in the qualifiers, maybe they can continue that form.

[KTChampions]

What if Brazil don't get eliminated, but instead win the world cup   Neymar isn't fit yet....And surely, Ancelotti would have his reason for not including Neymar, and I really don't think it is because of anything personal... I mean which coach wouldn't want their team to win the cup? Is just that Neymar may just serve as a burden if he get included...He gets injured pretty fast, maybe because of the skills he loves performing on the pitch.. And imagine Brazil are playing a very tough match with a very challenging opponent and say Neymar sustains an injury, that can give the opponent more advantage over Brazil ...

As I understand it, a decision on Neymar has not yet been made; on the contrary, he was included in the preliminary roster of the Brazilian national team, but there are 55 people, of which 26 should remain. It seems to me that Ancelotti, as a professional, would like not to take Neymar and is waiting for a reason/excuse to do so, but I would not be surprised if Neymar is ultimately taken to the World Cup, since many people (the media business) are interested in such a big name being at the World Cup.

[asriloni]

Can't wait for the World Cup 2026!
Anyone already placed some outrights?
I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.
Since I love absolute longshots Mexico will be of course a candidate too.

I have a plan to place outright for Spain or Argentine. All of spain players are still at their peak, and i think they have the greater chance to win. I also put Argentine as the country that have almost same chance for them to win WC.

Spain won Euro while Argentine won Copa. I'm not doubting these countries to race the lead as candidates to win current WC.  

They're the best in their continent.

[m4r1o]

It saddens me that Neymar isn't in his best from anymore if not, we would have seen him in action all through till Brazil gets eliminated. I am not going to say that Ancelotti did the wrong thing to include Neymar in Brazil national team because his presence on the pitch will be an additional advantage to the team.

I hope that Neymar will surprise us in this world cup and make his fans happy.

For me neymar has done everything to not be taken into consideration, he always shows off for things that have nothing to do with football and this is what has always penalized this player, his private life comes before what he does on the pitch, and it's not easy because the boy is really strong

[DiMarxist]

Can't wait for the World Cup 2026!
Anyone already placed some outrights?
I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.
Since I love absolute longshots Mexico will be of course a candidate too.

Your right this is four years of waiting, and every football fan is excited as they wait for the kick off game to start. This year's world cup is unique and somehow different because we have more countries who are participating in the world cup and countries who has not been to the world cup will be playing. This means more matches so we should expect upsets and plenty of goals to be scored not forgetting also that there are going to be countries, who will be the weeping boys in the world cup. The world cup is the biggest football tournament in the world so we should expect lot from the world cup.

[Shussainshah]

Can't wait for the World Cup 2026!
Anyone already placed some outrights?
I'm currently thinking about backing Germany and the Netherlands.
Since I love absolute longshots Mexico will be of course a candidate too.

Only one Month remaining and the stage will be set soon but I am Thinking more about Spain and France if you watch France and Spain Squad it's look a perfect team for this world cup but I know there is alot of more factors like it's not same environmental not the same weather that's made them a little bit confused but let's see How that's both can go far in this world cup the expectations is high from both team . I am also thinking about Argentina the current champions they also have good squad and the main Reason is Messi that's little man can do anything if it came to nation success

I think people are ignoring Mexico But they have Home Ground and home crowd advantage let's see how Mexico can perform in this world cup.  Germany are among the favourite as well But the weather can play big role for German squad because the weather are very hot at the time of world Cup

[HustleZ]

Only one Month remaining and the stage will be set soon but I am Thinking more about Spain and France if you watch France and Spain Squad it's look a perfect team for this world cup but I know there is alot of more factors like it's not same environmental not the same weather that's made them a little bit confused but let's see How that's both can go far in this world cup the expectations is high from both team . I am also thinking about Argentina the current champions they also have good squad and the main Reason is Messi that's little man can do anything if it came to nation success

I think people are ignoring Mexico But they have Home Ground and home crowd advantage let's see how Mexico can perform in this world cup.  Germany are among the favourite as well But the weather can play big role for German squad because the weather are very hot at the time of world Cup

This WC will be a little different because the players that we saw and grew up watching wont be playing anymore and if some are playing they wont have that impact that they used to have in a team but i think that’s how life is. We have to let go of things and adapt the things that are new. Talking about the teams, Spain and France are two really strong teams along with Brazil and Argentina. These teams are my favourites for this WC but we can’t ignore the other teams which might be able to deliver how morocco did last time so we can expect anything.