‘NeyDay’ is decreed: Brazil celebrates Neymar Jr.’s return to the Brazilian team at the World Cup
Neymar Jr. will make his long-awaited debut at the 2026 World Cup this Wednesday (24/6), facing Scotland on the field. The expectation of the star’s return to the Brazilian team mobilized the player’s admirers, who expressed their enthusiasm with the rise of the hashtag “NeyDay” on the X platform.
Using the expression, which means “Ney’s Day” in free translation, internet users share several videos. The publications show notable moments of the athlete wearing the iconic yellow shirt, reviving memories of his most memorable performances.
Fans’ excitement is visible on social media. “Today is Brazil day and Neymar, the prince of football, is back. Today is #Neyday”, celebrated one user. Another said: “Today is #NeyDay”, while a third enthusiastically wrote: “NEY IS BACK!”.
With progress towards the next World Cup, public interest in the personal lives of Brazilian team athletes has grown. Attention is especially focused on families who offer support to players on and off the field. Below are details about the family members of the stars who will represent Brazil in the championship:
Considered the most prominent player on the Brazilian team, Neymar is currently married to Bruna Biancardi. Together they are parents to two girls, Mavie and Mel.
Furthermore, Neymar is the father of Davi Lucca, his eldest son, the result of his relationship with Carol Dantas. He also has a daughter named Helena, from his union with Amanda Kimberlly.
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Goalkeeper Alisson’s life is linked to Natalia Becker, with whom he formed a family. The couple has three children: Matteo, Helena and Rafael.
Lucas Paquetá’s family is widely recognized in the national football scene. The midfielder is married to influencer Duda Fournier, and they are parents to two boys, Benício and Filippo.
Alex Sandro, a player who plays for Flamengo, is in a relationship with Natália Regina. The couple’s union, which began in 2010, resulted in the birth of their daughter Alexia.
Confirmation of Neymar Jr.’s return to the national team
In a press conference held on Tuesday (23/6), coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the number 10 will be on the list of related players for the clash against Scotland. The match, valid for the third round of Group C of the 2026 World Cup, will take place in Miami, marking the first time that the striker will be available to the national team since October 2023, after a long period of recovery.
“Neymar is available. He trained well during the week, prepared adequately for the game. We are very happy with his return. With the quality he possesses, he can contribute significantly to the team”, declared Ancelotti during the press conference.
The last time Neymar was on the field for the Brazilian team was on October 17, 2023. On that occasion, the team was defeated 2-0 by Uruguay, in a game played in Montevideo, in the World Cup qualifiers. During the match, the striker suffered a serious rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the meniscus in his left knee, an injury that sidelined him for a prolonged period and makes his return now a significant milestone for Brazilian football.
