Romário’s warning underscores the importance of Neymar’s influence on the Brazilian national team.
Despite Brazil’s rich history and past successes, the team has struggled to secure a World Cup title since 2002, even with Neymar’s presence.
Romário suggests that for Brazil to win the 2026 World Cup, the team needs to fully support and play to Neymar’s strengths. This highlights the crucial role of key players and teamwork in achieving success on the world stage.
Neymar’s remarkable goal-scoring record, with 79 goals making him Brazil’s all-time top scorer, underscores his significant contribution to the national team.
Despite his individual success and the high expectations placed on him, Brazil has yet to win a World Cup with him leading the charge. This highlights the challenges of translating individual talent into collective triumph on the global stage.
Romário, the 1994 World Cup winner, believes that Neymar remains crucial for Brazil’s success. He emphasized in a statement to the press, as quoted by Planeta do Futebol on X, “If they don’t play for Neymar, Brazil won’t be World Cup champions. It’s as simple as that.”
Romário’s comments reflect his view that Neymar’s influence and style of play are essential for Brazil to secure their sixth World Cup title.
