What a relief!: This is how Neymar celebrated his call to the 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian forward reacted with tears and hugs upon hearing his name on Carlo Ancelotti's list for the World Cup
Neymar's call to the next World Cup left one of the most emotional images of Brazilian football in recent hours. The Santos forward could not contain his tears when hearing his name on Carlo Ancelotti's official list, in a scene that quickly went viral on social networks.
After more than two and a half years away from the 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 soccer player moments before the announcement.
Neymar lived the call with nerves and relief
The expectation surrounding Neymar's presence on the World Cup roster 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 feeling “very nervous” before the official announcement and assured that everything was “in the hands of God.”
When Carlo Ancelotti finally said 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 Biancardi, who 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 at the World Cup, Neymar began to hug each of the people who accompanied him at home.
The first was his physiotherapist, a fundamental piece during his physical recovery process. Then came the hugs with his mother, close friends and members of his most intimate environment.
“We got it, we got it,” the Brazilian striker repeated excitedly.
The images also show video calls with the Barcelona footballer, Raphinha, who was also called up, 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 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 at the emblematic Museum of Tomorrow, located 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.

