Vinicius Jr. Happy About Neymar’s Brazil Call-Up: “He’s Our Idol”
The return of Neymar to the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup has sparked excitement inside the Selecao locker room. One of the happiest players about the news is Vinicius Jr., who admitted that the Santos forward remains the idol of an entire generation.
The inclusion of Neymar in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad continues to generate positive reactions inside the national team. After months filled with injuries, fitness concerns, and constant speculation surrounding his international future, the veteran forward was finally included by Carlo Ancelotti in the final Selecao roster for the tournament.
One of the players who celebrated Neymar’s return the most was Vinicius Jr.. The Real Madrid star revealed that he remained in constant contact with Neymar throughout the difficult period and spoke openly about how emotionally challenging the situation had been for the Brazilian icon.
According to Vinicius, Neymar often expressed frustration and sadness after missing previous call-ups, especially following the injuries that cast doubt over his participation in football’s biggest tournament.
Neymar Remains Brazil’s Biggest Inspiration
For Vinicius Jr., Neymar’s influence goes far beyond football. The Real Madrid winger publicly described the Santos star as one of the greatest inspirations for his generation and one of the most important leaders inside the Brazilian squad.
Vinicius admitted he has admired Neymar since childhood and highlighted how much support he personally received from the veteran attacker throughout his own career. He also believes Neymar’s return represents a massive morale boost for a Brazil side dreaming of winning its sixth World Cup title.
The presence of the experienced forward could also prove crucial for the younger players in the squad preparing to experience their first World Cup.
Endrick Also Felt the Pressure
Another player mentioned by Vinicius during his interview was Endrick. The 19-year-old Brazilian wonderkid also experienced weeks of uncertainty while waiting to discover whether he would be included in Ancelotti’s squad.
Vinicius revealed that the young striker constantly asked him whether he believed he would make the final roster, and he tried to calm him down by assuring him that he would be part of the team heading to North America.
Meanwhile, Brazil continue preparing for their final warm-up matches before the World Cup, with upcoming friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
