Marquinhos: Living every match as a last chance for the 2026 World Cup

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Brazil

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Marquinhos: Living every match as a last chance for the 2026 World Cup

Brazilian defender Marquinhos, 32, captain of PSG and the Seleção, says he lives every match as if it were his last ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Last Saturday, he led PSG to their second consecutive Champions League title by beating Arsenal on penalties. He consoled teammate Gabriel Magalhaes after a missed penalty, recalling his own painful experience in 2022. Brazil will start the tournament on June 13 against Morocco after a final friendly against Egypt.

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