Neymar likely to see limited minutes at World Cup 2026, says former German champion

Former German World Cup winner Christoph Kramer, now a ZDF football expert, warned that Brazil’s star forward Neymar will not be able to play more than 30 consecutive minutes at the 2026 World Cup. At 34, Neymar has struggled with injuries, logging only 14 minutes in Brazil’s last group‑stage match and coming off the bench in the round of 16 win over Japan.

Kramer praised Neymar’s talent but stressed that his remaining playing time will be scarce, stressing that the veteran will likely feature only in short bursts for the Selecão during the tournament.