Why was Neymar angry at his substitution and will he play in the World Cup?
Neymar expressed frustration after being mistakenly substituted during a match for Santos, which has raised questions about his fitness for the upcoming World Cup. The substitution error occurred when officials displayed his number instead of that of his teammate, leading to a heated exchange on the field. As he aims to secure a spot on Brazil's World Cup squad, Neymar's recent performance and injury history are under scrutiny.
- ▪Neymar was substituted incorrectly during a match against Coritiba, leading to his anger on the field.
- ▪Santos confirmed that the substitution was a mistake by the match officials.
- ▪Neymar is trying to prove his fitness for the World Cup after recovering from knee surgery.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Why was Neymar angry at his substitution and will he play in the World Cup?Brazil’s leading goal scorer was left fuming at a substitution days before their World Cup squad announcement.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoNeymar was furious after being substituted for his team Santos during their Brazilian Serie A match against Coritiba in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 18, 2026 [Nelson Almeida/AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Brazilian forward Neymar has stirred up a storm with his recent on-field behaviour and comments as he looks to make a comeback to the national squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.The 34-year-old has not represented his country…
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