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Neymar Joins Pelé in Elite World Cup No. 10 Club
3 Jun
Summary
- Neymar to play in his fourth FIFA World Cup in 2026.
- He will wear the iconic No. 10 jersey, matching Pelé's record.
- Neymar is one goal away from scoring in four different World Cups.
Neymar is poised to achieve a historic milestone in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to become the second Brazilian player, after Pelé, to participate in four World Cup tournaments. He will proudly wear the iconic No. 10 jersey, matching Pelé's record from his four World Cup appearances between 1958 and 1970.
This will be Neymar's fourth World Cup, having previously represented Brazil in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He is also on the verge of another significant record: scoring in four different World Cup editions. If he finds the net at least once in 2026, he will join Pelé as the only Brazilians to achieve this scoring feat. Neymar has accumulated eight World Cup goals so far.
Neymar's participation in the 2026 tournament places him in an elite group of Brazilians who have played in four World Cups, including legends like Cafu, Ronaldo, and Thiago Silva. The veteran forward was included in the 26-member squad by head coach Carlo Ancelotti last month, signaling his expected importance to the team.
