Brazil forward Neymar hasn’t spoken a word publicly since arriving at the World Cup in Qatar ahead of the first match against Serbia.

Neymar made sure of that when he posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped onto his shorts around Brazil’s logo during the flight to Qatar — referring to a hoped-for, record-extending sixth World Cup title for the South American team, reports AP.

He wants to win that and we know how willing he is to win that. He can do whatever he wants. It’s his dream. If Neymar is happy here, we will be happy. That’s the most important thing.”

That’s a general feeling: Brazil’s fate depends on Neymar’s form and mental state.

Brazil will play its maiden match on Thursday against a Serbia side that has not met high expectations at soccer’s biggest stages.

Neymar enters in good form after a series of injuries since the 2018 World Cup — when Brazil was beaten by Belgium in the quarterfinals. His only issue so far was showing up a day late to Brazil’s pre-tournament training camp in Turin, Italy, because of a problem with his flight.

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