00:00Lionel Messi has backed Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup,
00:05Emphasizing that the best players should be present at the tournament.
00:10Neymar has not played for the national team since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023
00:16and has faced consistency challenges since returning to Santos.
00:20Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that the striker will be considered if he is fully fit,
00:26noting that Neymar has two months to prove his readiness.
00:30Messi described Neymar as a vital figure, stating it would be wonderful to see him at the tournament
00:36because of what he means to Brazil and football.
00:39Neymar remains Brazil's all-time leading scorer,
00:43having netted 79 goals for his country throughout his international career.
00:47Messi listed Brazil as a major contender for the 2026 title,
00:52alongside other top nations such as Spain and France.
00:56The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico,
01:02with the tournament scheduled to begin on June 11th.
01:06Messi is expected to make his final appearance at the tournament
01:09after previously captaining Argentina to the world title in Qatar in 2022.
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