Brazilian national team winger Vinicius Junior shared his thoughts about the 2026 FIFA World Cup and expressed hope for Neymar's turnaround, who will continue to love him after.

It is expected that the Santos forward will miss the opening match of the Selesao at the World Cup against the Moroccan national team, which will be on the 14th. Recently, Vinicius spoke about the importance of a proven partner for the national team.

" Here I feel amazing people, and since childhood I play with such football players as Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes. The nationals of the national team have always been my friends, and it is a great joy for me to represent my country. There is nothing beautiful.

Good for Neymar, I suspect he'll turn around soon. You are my idol. Skin trick, which I learned, I looked at him.

Everything that I labored on the field, I tried to inherit from him. This turn is even more important, it’s even more special. Forever giving me pleasure.

I wonder what the tension is, what you guessed about, I won’t know tomorrow. We are looking forward to the possibility of representing Brazil and playing in another world championship. Joy is alive among us, and I am confident that tomorrow here, in New York, we will show it,” the Brazilian was quoted as saying by Globo..