After Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil forward Neymar praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi, saying, "He is good on the field; imagine him off it. He's a great friend." Neymar added that Messi knows how much he cares about him. Notably, the pair played together at Barcelona and later reunited at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).