‘We’re going to win this!’ - Raphinha calls Neymar after ex-Barca star named in Brazil squad
The duo will be hoping to shine for the Selecao this summer.
Brazil's forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil's forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on December 9, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Barcelona forward Raphinha video-called Neymar to celebrate his inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for World Cup 2026 after the announcement was made. The question of whether Neymar would get the call up has been debated for weeks and months but it’s been confirmed he’s part of the squad for this summer’s tournament.
É A LISTA DO CORAÇÃO! É A LISTA DO BRASIL! 🇧🇷 Não são apenas 26 nomes.
São 26 corações que sonharam com esse momento. VAMOS EM BUSCA DA SEXTA ESTRELA! 🌟⭐🏆 #BateNoPeito ISSO É BRASIL!
pic. twitter. com/1MRWJyG9ug — brasil (@CBF_Futebol) May 18, 2026 Neymar has now uploaded a video showing his delight at getting the nod and the conversation he had with Raphinha after the annoucement.