Brazilian actor Tuca Andrada slams Neymar over 2030 World Cup speculation

Actor Tuca Andrada used his X (formerly Twitter) account to criticize rumours that Neymar Jr. might be selected for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. He described the idea as a "nightmare" for Brazilians, writing that the player’s potential continued presence would be a burden and joking about the "first widow of Neymar" being upset. The post attracted a wave of online commentary, with some users accusing Andrada of envy and questioning the physical feasibility for the 34‑year‑old star.

Neymar had previously said the current tournament, after Brazil’s round‑of‑16 loss to Norway, would be his last World Cup, stating, "I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I finished here." The actor’s remarks reignited debate in Brazilian social media about the forward’s future and the national team’s prospects.