On May 27, Brazilian players began gathering at Granja Comary (Teresopolis) to prepare for the 2026 World Cup campaign. Neymar was the latest player to arrive, and attracted a lot of attention when he moved by private helicopter to the gathering place.
According to Brazilian media, the use of helicopters helps the Santos star avoid traffic jams and shortens travel time to the team's headquarters.
Neymar's Airbus H145 helicopter is personalized with many details inspired by Batman. This vehicle is estimated to be worth about 13 million USD, possessing a matte black paint and a 10-seat interior.
This high-end helicopter model is equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines, each engine reaching a capacity of about 900 horsepower. This is a Mercedes-Benz Style version of the Airbus H145 line, targeting business customers and the upper class.
Before the gathering day, Neymar also spoke out to reassure fans about his right calf injury. The 34-year-old striker affirmed that the problem is not too serious and has not affected his ability to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
However, the Brazilian team's medical department still built a separate training plan for Neymar. This player is likely not to play in friendly matches before the World Cup because he has not reached his best physical condition.
On the first day of gathering, 23/26 Brazilian players were present at the headquarters. Three cases have not yet joined, including Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Marquinhos, due to being busy playing in the Champions League final with their clubs.
Midfielder Casemiro was the earliest to arrive when he actively went to training from the evening of the 26th. The remaining players were arranged by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to be transported by helicopter from Rio de Janeiro to Granja Comary to ensure safety and on schedule.
In addition to the official list, Brazil also called up three more young players including goalkeeper Leo Nannetti, midfielder Felipe Souza and center-back Bruno Ribeiro to participate in training with the national team.
According to the plan, coach Carlo Ancelotti and his team will play a friendly match with Panama on May 31 and Egypt on June 6 before entering the journey at the 2026 World Cup. Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
