Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch | Rodrygo

The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility

Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium – basically, everything revolves around the matches.

I lived that routine daily at the 2022 World Cup and realised the immense dedication the tournament demands.

In this 2026 edition, as fate would have it and as I am still recovering from my injury, I’m discovering a different side of the World Cup: a World Cup of reunions, with countless events happening simultaneously across the cities and countries, creating opportunities for conversations and extraordinary experiences.

Sources: The Guardian