This article was originally published on www.si.com as Rodrygo Given Legendary Brazil Shirt Number in Neymar's Absence.

The final matches of the March FIFA doubleheader in the 2026 South American World Cup Qualifiers are underway, and one of the marquee matchups features Argentina hosting Brazil on Matchday 14. However ...

As Brazil have struggled in their last matches, many fans were expecting to watch Neymar’s anticipated return to the national team. However, the Santos star won’t be part of the squad for this ...

Brazil host Colombia for Matchday 13 of the Conmebol 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. However, Santos star Neymar Junior won't be a part of the team. Brazil host Colombia at the Mane Garrincha Stadium ...

Neymar earned a recall to the Brazil squad for the March international break and looked set to play for his country for the first time since his terrible knee injury. The forward suffered serious ...

In a riveting discussion with legendary Brazilian player Romário, rising star Rodrigo emphasized the immense importance of Neymar's health for Brazil's aspirations at the upcoming 2026 World Cup. As ...

“I’m going to block anyone who says they don’t need Neymar. Neymar with only one leg is the 10 for the Seleção,“ the 41-year-old ranted. “They said a lot before the game, and Argentina made it to the ...

Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 appearances for Brazil, with his last international match being a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October last year, when he suffered an ACL injury. “Over the ...

In a surprising turn of events for Brazilian football fans, the national team coach, Dorival Junior, is faced with the daunting task of preparing for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and ...

Brazil will look to continue its comeback in the qualifying campaign for the FIFA ... The encounter against Colombia was expected to be Neymar’s return to the national colours after more than a year ...

Memphis Depay (left) and Neymar Jr. (middle) are two of the biggest stars in the Brazilian league. / IMAGO/Icon Sportswire Two of the most well-known names playing in Brazil's top-flight made ...

Neymar has not played for the Canarinha since October 2023, when a severe knee injury — including a torn ACL and meniscus — sidelined him. Guimarães also acknowledged the need for Brazil to ...