Neymar will receive the number 10 shirt for the World Cup squad, says Vini Jr.

Vinicius Júnior stated that Neymar will wear the number 10 shirt of the Brazilian team in Copa of Mundo. The Real Madrid striker wore the historic number in the friendlies against França and Croácia, but confirmed that the number will be the responsibility of the Santos player during the tournament. “I don’t know my number, but 10 belongs to Neymar, that’s obvious”, the winger told CazéTV.

Vini Jr. gave up his shirt during preparations

Nos friendlies played before the official call-up, Vinicius Júnior wore the number 10 shirt that marked the history of Brazilian football. The Real Madrid player had already worn the number on other occasions, but there was a rotation with Rodrygo, also from Real Madrid, and Raphinha, from Barcelona. The definition of numbering in the preparatory games did not indicate the allocation for the final competition.

Trajetória from Neymar with the historic shirt

Neymar used Mundo’s 10 in 3 consecutive Copas:

• 2014 on Brasil
• 2018 at Rússia
• 2022 at Catar

The numbering included international idols of the selection such as Pelé, Rivelino, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Kaká. The shirt is considered the most important in the Canarian squad and carries the weight of tradition.

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Cronograma preparing for the tournament

The selection will perform at Granja Comary in Teresópolis (RJ) on Wednesday (27). The first friendly preparatory game takes place on the 31st against Panamá, at Maracanã. The sequence of clashes aims to improve the group’s integration before the Copa dispute, where Neymar returns after an official call-up to the squad.

Definições finals about numbering

Vini Jr. made it clear that its own numbering would still be defined. The rotation between the European elite Brazilian wingers demonstrates the technical depth of the team’s attack. The confirmation about Neymar and 10 closes one of the main questions of fans’ expectations about Mundial.