Neymar World Cup final dream 2026 as the forward hopes for a Brazil-Argentina showdown at the global tournament in North America

Santos forward Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has said he would love to see Brazil and Argentina meet in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as excitement builds ahead of the tournament scheduled across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Neymar’s dream for the 2026 World Cup final was shared during an interview in which the Brazilian forward spoke about his hopes for football’s biggest stage and his ambition to represent his country once again.

He described a potential showdown between the two South American rivals as a perfect ending to the competition, calling the idea “fantastic”.

“A final Brazil-Argentina! It would be fantastic,” he said.

Neymar also expressed his personal desire to be part of Brazil’s squad, noting that playing at the World Cup remains one of his biggest career goals as selection discussions approach.

“I think about the World Cup like every player. I’d love to be there. I hope it will happen,” he added.

His participation will depend on final squad decisions in the coming months as Brazil prepare for the global tournament.

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The 2026 edition is expected to draw worldwide attention, with its expanded format and high-profile hosting arrangement across three nations.