Brazil ahead Neymar believes the 2026 World Cup in North America may change the best way soccer is skilled.
Subsequent yr’s match will likely be held in Canada, the US and Mexico, with the ultimate performed on the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“You may see what the World Cup will likely be like,” Neymar advised Disney+.
“I believe it should be loopy! I believe it may change issues! It is good for everybody!”
Neymar, who’s an enormous fan of the NBA, was the particular visitor through the Disney+ broadcast of Sport 4 of the NBA Western Convention Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
The Santos star mentioned he enjoys the leisure and environment at sports activities occasions in North America, one thing that soccer around the globe has but to catch as much as.
“You do not go to a basketball recreation [NBA] simply to look at a basketball recreation,” he mentioned.
“There is a present. There is a break, folks come out dancing. Then there’s one other break, followers come out taking pictures hoops. Earlier than the sport, somebody actually well-known sings the nationwide anthem.
“They make it value your whereas to go. If you happen to take that as a reference, it is good for Brazil. In soccer, you will have a 90-minute recreation and there is nothing throughout halftime. Everybody goes to the stadium gates to hang around. Why not contained in the stadium? Do one thing completely different?
“Leisure can be utilized in some ways. And with out detracting from everybody’s focus.”
If match, Neymar, is predicted to play in subsequent yr’s World Cup if Brazil qualify.
The 33-year-old has performed in three World Cups and is Brazil’s all-time main scorer with 79 targets.
