Will Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo play in the 2026 World Cup?

[Stepstowealth]

I could create another poll:
Will Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo play the entire World Cup, or could any of the three get injured before or during the tournament?
Hahaha, just kidding  

Neymar will likely play a few minutes for Santos in the final matches, not the whole games, just to get into game rhythm and be 100% (or close to it) for Brazil’s two friendly matches and, consequently, the start of the World Cup

With the swelling Neymar has in the calf, I think everyone is tense about him playing the last matches before the world cup. And even the training with the national teams that he maybe will miss.

Neymar considering how he can easily get injured should not go through the same training routine as the other players, the team management should be able to create a routine for him to make sure that he is not injured in training and too stressed for game. He is a gifted player, he can fit in.

Maybe if one other player get injured before the World Cup, then Joao Pedro will have his chance, but I think Neymar for Brazil will be an important figure for them even if he is not playing.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I could create another poll:
Will Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo play the entire World Cup, or could any of the three get injured before or during the tournament?
Hahaha, just kidding  

Neymar will likely play a few minutes for Santos in the final matches, not the whole games, just to get into game rhythm and be 100% (or close to it) for Brazil’s two friendly matches and, consequently, the start of the World Cup

Don't even joke about it, hahaha, those legends deserve to play and go as far as they can. Now, if I were Neymar, I wouldn't play the rest of the matches, or just the last one so Ancelotti can see I'm 100%. The joy they've brought to Brazilians and non-Brazilians alike is something that should be maintained. Ancelotti already told him he couldn't be captain or a starter, but I hope that just a few minutes in the World Cup will change all that by scoring goals and showing his level.

[boltz]

I would take these 3 over the next 3 generation of football players every day of the year as for me the best ERA of football will end when these 3 will retire and I doubt we will witness such a glorious period in football in the next 2-3 decades.

So yea , I'm personally very glad and happy as a kid to see these 3 once again at a World Cup.

[Pandu Geddon]

Neymar considering how he can easily get injured should not go through the same training routine as the other players, the team management should be able to create a routine for him to make sure that he is not injured in training and too stressed for game. He is a gifted player, he can fit in.

Maybe if one other player get injured before the World Cup, then Joao Pedro will have his chance, but I think Neymar for Brazil will be an important figure for them even if he is not playing.

This will be his last World Cup, he is trusted to enter the squad that will compete. I am sure that if there are no obstacles like injuries, Neymar will definitely secure a spot in the main squad. Although there is a possibility that he will not get full playing time. He has experienced a very long injury, which also makes him prone to injuries, but this is his last World Cup, I think he will try to avoid serious injuries.

[Agbe]

I would take these 3 over the next 3 generation of football players every day of the year as for me the best ERA of football will end when these 3 will retire and I doubt we will witness such a glorious period in football in the next 2-3 decades.

So yea , I'm personally very glad and happy as a kid to see these 3 once again at a World Cup.

But before this 3 players, have you seen players that were very good in the pitch? I think every generation, there are players like these ones. So you should not conclude yet that there will be no players like them. They will be players like them and you will see the talent in them when they emerge. Diego Armando Maradona,Ronaldo Nazário, Zinedine Zidane were  best players before them, so there is always best players in every generation.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

There are players that are coming up now and are very good in what they do, there are some existing players as well that have high abilities and maintain their professional performance and were being recognized, we don't have to see them play exactly like Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar, everyone has his own talent and how he could display such in his own unique way of performance and the world will appreciate is effort.

[Swordsoffreedom]

But before this 3 players, have you seen players that were very good in the pitch? I think every generation, there are players like these ones. So you should not conclude yet that there will be no players like them. They will be players like them and you will see the talent in them when they emerge. Diego Armando Maradona,Ronaldo Nazário, Zinedine Zidane were  best players before them, so there is always best players in every generation.

I partially agree with you. But it is true that every generation has some legendary players. Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo were the best players of our time. Honestly, my love for football was formed by watching the performances of Messi, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

We don't know when players like Messi and Ronaldo will come again. They have set several records that are very difficult for today's players to break. These two have scored a lot. Also, Messi has won 8 Ballon d'Or and Ronaldo has won 5. Mbappe and haaland are considered to be one of the best players of our time. Although both are 25+ years old, they have not won a single Ballon d'Or yet.

[Judith87403]

There are players that are coming up now and are very good in what they do, there are some existing players as well that have high abilities and maintain their professional performance and were being recognized, we don't have to see them play exactly like Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar, everyone has his own talent and how he could display such in his own unique way of performance and the world will appreciate is effort.

And this is exactly why different people have their own different players whom they believe are the best players of all time. For some, it’s C Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar, and for others, it’s some other player not because the aforementioned players are not good players, but because they believe they’ve passed their prime. The true is that, different people have their various preferences and these diversities are exactly what makes us distinct.

[lombok]

There are players that are coming up now and are very good in what they do, there are some existing players as well that have high abilities and maintain their professional performance and were being recognized, we don't have to see them play exactly like Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar, everyone has his own talent and how he could display such in his own unique way of performance and the world will appreciate is effort.

And this is exactly why different people have their own different players whom they believe are the best players of all time. For some, it’s C Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar, and for others, it’s some other player not because the aforementioned players are not good players, but because they believe they’ve passed their prime. The true is that, different people have their various preferences and these diversities are exactly what makes us distinct.

The thing is that each athlete has own abilities and means of shinning without the necessity to follow others. This is an excellent mode of thinking. We are fully aware that it would be pointless to pour the principles of the old generation into new talent only to reduce the beauty of the very process of development. This inclusive thinking needs to be continued in such a way that we get to relish the dynamics of changing times with a feeling of awe of how hard every athlete works.

[jaberwock]

I think Neymar's inclusion in this tournament is a result of expectations. Every Brazilian wanted to see him, and Ancelotti responded to those expectations because Neymar isn't exactly inspiring. It's not even certain if Brazil will play in the World Cup, perhaps he'll be on the bench.

Many think he won't be a starter he's been through a lot of injuries, and Neymar hasn't had much luck in World Cups. But things might change this World Cup. Things could be different now because this is basically considered his last World Cup, and the pressure from all of Brazil on Ancelotti wasn't easy; it meant making an enemy of an entire nation, even waging war to get rid of him.

note: Be aware that Neymar might get injured at Santos, but only for Santos matches. He'll be fit for the World Cup and ready to play for Brazil.

Let alone being a starter, I am not even entirely sure he will be healed and playing by that time. I still believe that the only reason he was included was because it would piss people off he wasn't. So an injured Neymar was added as the last guy just so that people would not get angry and nothing more.

There is a 90% chance that he will not play even a full 90 minutes, and I do not mean like in a single game, I am saying that he will not play 90 minutes spread into every game, he is injured and he will not play much, maybe couple minutes in few games that's it.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

To win this kind of bet on polymarket is based on luck because right at this point, it's not obvious if there's any circumstance that could hinder them from participating in the world Cup or perhaps change of mind not to join since they could choose to allow the other players, I'm just saying tho, but we already know that to win this bet is difficult, all these mentioned players can decide to join or not or maybe some circumstances can deprive them the desire to join.

[mikel_012]

Maybe if one other player get injured before the World Cup, then Joao Pedro will have his chance, but I think Neymar for Brazil will be an important figure for them even if he is not playing.

But is this possible? I do not remember the rules but if Neymar is out before even starting can Ancelotti call up someone like Joao Pedro to the national team?

I do not like that we are risking so much when we could have some other good names in the team. No one is as good as Neymar was in his prime but right now he is far from the best moments of his football in Barcelona

[Mr Reporter]

I would take these 3 over the next 3 generation of football players every day of the year as for me the best ERA of football will end when these 3 will retire and I doubt we will witness such a glorious period in football in the next 2-3 decades.

So yea , I'm personally very glad and happy as a kid to see these 3 once again at a World Cup.

But before this 3 players, have you seen players that were very good in the pitch? I think every generation, there are players like these ones. So you should not conclude yet that there will be no players like them. They will be players like them and you will see the talent in them when they emerge. Diego Armando Maradona,Ronaldo Nazário, Zinedine Zidane were  best players before them, so there is always best players in every generation.

I think we could all agree to this one their is no generations that would have such kind of the best 3 players…honestly back then in my childhood i was so obsessed with this three player’s and honestly they made childhood the best..,

Well I feel the other generation just like you said it before they would more guys who plays more than this three best players…

Mostly Messi,Neymar, Ronaldo honestly really made the old memories back then…

[lombok]

I would take these 3 over the next 3 generation of football players every day of the year as for me the best ERA of football will end when these 3 will retire and I doubt we will witness such a glorious period in football in the next 2-3 decades.

So yea , I'm personally very glad and happy as a kid to see these 3 once again at a World Cup.

But before this 3 players, have you seen players that were very good in the pitch? I think every generation, there are players like these ones. So you should not conclude yet that there will be no players like them. They will be players like them and you will see the talent in them when they emerge. Diego Armando Maradona,Ronaldo Nazário, Zinedine Zidane were  best players before them, so there is always best players in every generation.

I think we could all agree to this one their is no generations that would have such kind of the best 3 players…honestly back then in my childhood i was so obsessed with this three player’s and honestly they made childhood the best..,

Well I feel the other generation just like you said it before they would more guys who plays more than this three best players…

Mostly Messi,Neymar, Ronaldo honestly really made the old memories back then…

Yes, the emotional attachments of childhood tend to make a particular time in football a benchmark as no other could be compared to it. The merging of these characters enormous skills produces a huge benchmark of sporting diversion in the world. History shows that development of tactics, nutrition and training technology continuously makes new athletes physically capable and statystically superior to the others. The past is ever special since it forms the basis of breaking new records.

[Taricoins]

With now all three of them being there, we can safely say that we are going to see all three one more last time. Including probably Neuer, Ochoa, Modric as well. These are all really big legends of the world cup and we are going to see them one ore last time.

There is no way Brazil, Argentina, Portugal to win the cup to me, I mean they can try, but for me I think France and Spain have the biggest chance this season and they will end up getting the title. But as long as we have these players, it is going to be quite nostalgic and it is going to be very fun to see them once more. I have really missed seeing them, at least on the national level. I really hoped to see them at finals at least once, but that unfortunately never happened in their career.

With Neymar coming into the picture with this new call up from Carlos Ancelotti, the dream will get to become a reality, although he wouldn't do that much for his team.

Aside from the France, Spain and Portugal as you said, I still feel some of this small team like Norway and probably Japan might surprise us. But if one of the trio eventually wins the trophy, it's going to be a hell of ruckus

[GxSTxV]

Didn’t they already call Neymar to play with the national team? I see that many people here don’t realize that or not focused really on the updates or just trying to post in the topic.

Well, congratulations on those who made their bets for Neymar and I wonder if the other players are still also to confirm because I am sure they are also joining the world Cup 2026, and it’s will surely be their last edition they will play.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Didn’t they already call Neymar to play with the national team? I see that many people here don’t realize that or not focused really on the updates or just trying to post in the topic.

The lineups for most teams including the Brazilian national team for the coming world cup just got released like few days ago, so all of these were just speculation. Infact, I heard rumors about Carlo Ancelotti not wanting to include him due to how prone he is to injuries, but I guess the pressure from the people changed the whole plan, since the majority of Brazilians wants to watch the last dance

Well, congratulations on those who made their bets for Neymar and I wonder if the other players are still also to confirm because I am sure they are also joining the world Cup 2026, and it’s will surely be their last edition they will play.

You mean other players like who? Messi and Ronaldo are definitely in the lineup as well (if those are the players you referred to)

[Makus]

Neymar has an injury from what I have heard do far so I don't think we are going to see him perform in the 2026 world cup and it's clear on the polymarket from the charts that the percentage is low but I don't really know how the polymarket works but if it seems that the whole thing Is a beginning to sound like Neymar would play In the world cup, would this make them change the market trend or will it still be the same. If it were to be odds that we know there would be changes but this one looks different how does it really work

[BRINIRHA]

I would take these 3 over the next 3 generation of football players every day of the year as for me the best ERA of football will end when these 3 will retire and I doubt we will witness such a glorious period in football in the next 2-3 decades.

So yea , I'm personally very glad and happy as a kid to see these 3 once again at a World Cup.

Because indeed until now there is still no candidate who can really be said to be suitable especially to replace our 2 GOATs.
Although there are some players who have good talents such as Mbappe, Haaland or even now younger ones like Lamine Yamal but in the end that does not make them a successor to replace the 2 GOATs who have always been used as a comparison material even since the last decade.

So when some great players leave, especially for Cristiano and Messi, it is certain that the loss will be very large even though the era of football will continue to be interesting to watch.

[OsaiEmma]

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note: Be aware that Neymar might get injured at Santos, but only for Santos matches. He'll be fit for the World Cup and ready to play for Brazil.

I could create another poll:
Will Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo play the entire World Cup, or could any of the three get injured before or during the tournament?
Hahaha, just kidding 

Neymar will likely play a few minutes for Santos in the final matches, not the whole games, just to get into game rhythm and be 100% (or close to it) for Brazil’s two friendly matches and, consequently, the start of the World Cup

I don't see any of them going into any injuries though. World cup do record few of those cases, I mean it is not often common to have players seriously injured in world cup games, not saying it doesn't happen, but it is rare.

I don't think Naymer will have too much issues, maybe he isn't 100% now, but d world cup is super close, but I believe he'll be fit before then

With the swelling Neymar has in the calf, I think everyone is tense about him playing the last matches before the world cup. And even the training with the national teams that he maybe will miss.

I know Neymar is a magical player but I do not like that we need to put all our hopes in him when he can get injured very easily and leave the world cup very soon. Maybe Joao Pedro was better as one of the best goal scorers in the Premier League.

I don't think Brazil is putting all their hope on Naymer though, they do have some exceptional, brilliant players and good finishers too. Yes, Naymer is a good play maker, but he is getting old, there are more energetic play makers in their squad so I believe they won't put him in too much stress.