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Neymar ended his goal drought with a brace for Santos, improving his chances for Brazil's World Cup squad after recovering from knee surgery and injury setbacks.
- On Feb 27, Neymar scored twice to end his drought and lead Santos to a 2-1 win over Vasco da Gama in the fourth round of the Brasileirão, opening in the 25th minute and adding a second in the second half.
- After returning from knee surgery early 2026, Neymar played his third game of the year and second full 90 minutes, experiencing cramping late in the match.
- He celebrated by copying Vinícius Júnior's corner-flag dance, though celebrations were briefly interrupted by a heated altercation with Vasco midfielder Thiago Mendes, whose friction with Neymar dates to the 2020 PSG-Lyon incident.
- The performance boosts Neymar's hopes of making Brazil's World Cup squad, and he told SporTV, `Last week they said I was the worst player in the world. Today I scored two goals, and that's what matters`.
- The World Cup runs June 11 to July 19, 2026, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti requiring players to be 100% game-ready for selection.
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The big ones always come back. Neymar was the center of all the criticisms in Brazil after Santos’ defeat against Novorizontino. The Brazilian had not scored in all 2026 and the option of going to the World Cup 2026 with the Canarinha seemed increasingly remote, but the ex of Barcelona changed all the sensations of a plume with his show against Vasco da Gama. A performance that reminded the Neymar of yesteryear, both for his performance on the g…
Yesterday's zero, today's hero: Neymar responds to critics with Santos double
Feb 27 : Neymar's lack of goals recently have given his critics plenty of ammunition to write him off but the winger ended his drought in style with a double in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama, boosting his hopes of making Brazil's World Cup squad.Before Thursday's game, the 34-year-old last score
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