What a relief!: This is how Neymar celebrated his call to the 2026 World Cup

The call for Neymar to the next World left one of the most emotional images of Brazilian football in the last hours. The forward of the Saints He couldn’t hold back his tears when he heard his name on the official list of Carlo Ancelottiin a scene that quickly went viral on social networks.

After more than two and a half years away from Brazil national team and after going through a complicated period marked by injuries and doubts about his physical level, the attacker lived the announcement surrounded by family, friends and close people.

Videos shared on social networks show a visibly nervous Neymar before learning the Italian coach’s final decision.

“It’s probably the last World Cup (for me)… that’s why the anxiety is great.“, confessed the Brazilian footballer moments before the announcement.

Neymar lived the call with nerves and relief

The expectation surrounding the presence of Neymar on the World Cup list dominated the sports conversation in Brazil for weeks.

While some questioned his recent performance and the impact of his constant injuries, others defended the footballing and emotional weight that he still represents within the Canarinha.

In the midst of that pressure, the forward admitted to feeling “very nervous” before the official announcement and assured that everything was “in the hands of God”.

When finally Carlo Ancelotti pronounced his name, Neymar reacted by covering his face for several seconds while trying to hold back tears.

At his side was his wife, the influencer Bruna Biancardiwho hugged him in one of the most talked about moments of the day.

“We did it”: Neymar’s viral reaction after hearing his name

After confirming his presence in the WorldNeymar began to hug each of the people who accompanied him at home.

The first was his physiotherapist, the most fundamental piece during his physical recovery process. Then came the hugs with his mother, close friends and members of his most intimate environment.

“We get it, we get it“, the Brazilian striker repeated excitedly.

The images also show video calls with the footballer of the Barcelona, Raphinhawho was also summoned, as well as with his father and representative, Neymar da Silva Santos.

“What a relief!… I am very happy”, he expressed to his father during the conversation.

The attacker’s reaction quickly became a trend on digital platforms, where thousands of Brazilian fans celebrated his return to the national team.

Neymar thanked Brazilian fans for their support

After learning of the call, Neymar also dedicated words of gratitude to the fans who publicly supported his return to the national team.

“Now we are all one… we will give everything to bring the Cup to Brazil”, he stated.

During recent weeks, the possibility of seeing the forward again in the national team had divided opinions in Brazil.

Important figures in the locker room such as Vinicius Junior, Casemiro and Raphinha They publicly defended the importance of the player within the group, both for experience and leadership.

For many fans, Neymar remains one of the most decisive footballers of the recent Brazilian generation, even after his physical problems.

Carlo Ancelotti received an ovation when mentioning Neymar

The official presentation of the call took place in the emblematic Museum of Tomorrowlocated in Rio de Janeiro.

There, the mention of Neymar’s name was the most celebrated by those attending the event organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation.

The reaction confirmed the enormous media and emotional impact that the forward still generates within Brazil.

Beyond the sporting doubts, his presence in the next World Cup adds a special ingredient for a team that seeks to once again win the most important trophy in international football.

And while Neymar prepares for what he himself considers possibly his last World Cup, the images of his reaction are already sweeping the planet as one of the most emotional moments prior to the tournament.

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