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The sweetness of triumph! Fans react to Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad

Neymar has some of the most devoted fans.

Football news 19 may 2026, 01:38

The sweetness of triumph! Fans react to Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad

Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images

Pure, unfiltered joy from the fans!

Details: After Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti made the decision to include the 34-year-old Santos winger Neymar in Brazil's final squad for the 2026 World Cup, supporters worldwide erupted in celebration.

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Social media exploded with clips showing Brazil and Neymar fans literally applauding Ancelotti’s decision:

Filmei o momento que o Ancelotti anuncia o nome do Neymar para a Copa.

Eu nunca tinha vivido um movimento tão grande em torno da convocação de um jogador para a Copa.

QUE ENERGIA SURREAL! pic.twitter.com/xSRvbWuYAI
— JMV Tips🏅 (@JmvTips) May 18, 2026

Some fans were even brought to tears of happiness:

La reacción de la gente EN LA CALLE al enterarse que Neymar va al Mundial… saltando, cantando, agradeciendo y hasta LLORANDO.

Locura en Brasil. 🥹🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/VIkIVum6Gk https://t.co/aZhVMKKAdW
— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) May 18, 2026

Neymar Jr 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/ENhnlIzeb6
— Neymar Jr Site (@NeymarJrSite) May 18, 2026

Especially heartwarming was the reaction from Neymar’s youngest fans:

Estos nenes en Brasil estaban jugando al futsal, y decidieron PARAR EL PARTIDO para escuchar la convocatoria.

Cuando Ancelotti nombró a Neymar salieron a festejar como locos y terminaron SALTANDO TODOS JUNTOS adentro de la cancha.

Qué video hermoso. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/ljYl5tXJmr https://t.co/zYOAWRaxWO
— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) May 19, 2026

A reação da galera no lado de fora do Museu do Amanhã após a convocação de Neymar para a Copa do Mundo.

🎥 @geglobo pic.twitter.com/tKwzRH9oRH
— Planeta do Futebol 🌎 (@futebol_info) May 18, 2026

Estos nenes jugando a la PlayStation mientras miran la convocatoria de la Selección de Brasil para la Copa del Mundo.

Estaban todos pendientes hasta que Neymar apareció en pantalla, cuando saltaron a festejar.

Esto no tiene precio. ❤️🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/1gV6Ssjugn https://t.co/eyDOSiIHee
— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) May 19, 2026

Players from the Santos youth academy were also swept up in the excitement:

The reaction of Santos' academy players on Neymar getting called up for the World Cup. 🌟pic.twitter.com/25UailcCzh
— Viralitity (@Viralitity) May 19, 2026

Reminder: It’s official! Carlo Ancelotti announces Brazil’s final World Cup squad. Is Neymar in?

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