Brazil, the kingdom of football, has won the World Cup five times and is one of the most glorious countries in the history of football. However, since winning the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, the Brazilian men's football team seems to have fallen into a long silence. Now, in the face of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian team is facing the risk of not participating in the competition, which undoubtedly makes countless fans feel anxious.
Over the past few years, the Brazilian men's football team has not performed as well as it should. Despite having a world-class star like Neymar, the overall strength of the team has not reached the heights expected. In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, although the Brazilian team was regarded as the favorite to win the championship, it ended up in the quarterfinals, which is embarrassing. Now, with the 2026 World Cup approaching, Brazil is once again facing a challenge.
The biggest problem facing the Brazilian men's football team at the moment is the lack of talent. In recent years, the Brazilian youth football system seems to have failed to produce enough good players to support the strength of the national team. At the same time, some veterans have gradually faded out of the national team, making the overall strength of the team further decline. Against this backdrop, it will be extremely difficult for Brazil to lift the World Cup trophy again.
And Neymar, the icon of Brazilian football, is also facing the dilemma of being born at the wrong time. As a leading figure in Brazilian football, Neymar has always been in the spotlight. However, in recent years, Neymar has been unable to lead his team to more victories, despite his excellent performances. His individual ability and skill are undoubtedly among the best in the world, but he lacks enough helpers around him to share the burden of attacking and defending. Such a predicament puts Neymar under pressure and makes fans feel sorry.
Of course, the Brazilian men's football team is not without hope. In the coming years, they still have the opportunity to improve their overall strength by strengthening the youth system and bringing in excellent players. At the same time, veterans such as Neymar are still capable of playing a key role in the game. As long as the team can stick together and work hard, I believe they still have a chance to show Brazilian football again at the 2026 World Cup.
However, 24 years of waiting is long enough for Brazilian fans. They are looking forward to the Brazilian men's football team getting out of the doldrums and returning to the top as soon as possible. And in this process, the performance of players such as Neymar will be crucial. Hopefully, they can lead the team to overcome difficulties and win more victories!