Neymar says he feels like a 'kid' at his last World Cup

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Brazil

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Neymar says he feels like a 'kid' at his last World Cup

Brazilian star Neymar said he feels like a 'kid' ahead of his fourth and final World Cup. The 34-year-old is a doubt for the start due to a calf injury and may miss the opener against Morocco. He hopes to play for Brazil in the United States and appears in a documentary 'Vai, Brasil' to be released on Wednesday.

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