Between goals, dribbling e painful eliminationsone thing has always accompanied Neymar: the haircuts. Since his debut at the 2014 World Cup, the player has transformed his looks into part of his performance on the field.
In fact, during his first World Cup, He appeared with one of the most striking looks of his career: shaved sides, a voluminous top and a shredded mohawk that became a rage among teenagers at the time. The cut followed the player’s bold aesthetic even in his Santos e Barcelona.
Four years later, in 2018Neymar came up with the curly and light strandsin a style that quickly became a meme on social media. The cut attracted so much attention that it was cited internationally as one of the most iconic hairstyles in recent World Cup history. During the tournament, the player also presented new looks and even dyed his hair dark.
2022: more discreet look — until platinum returns
After the criticism received in the previous World Cup, the striker adopted an initially more “clean” style in , with a low gradient and dark hair. The change was seen by many as an attempt to convey a more mature image.
But the discreet look was short-lived. Before the game against South Koreathe striker appeared again with platinum, resuming the tradition of changes in the middle of the competition.
And for 2026? Will there be a new look?
With the tournament approaching and Neymar once again linked to the tournament, fans are already speculating what the star’s chosen look will be. In comments on social media, many internet users speculate that the “root mohawk” will return.
So far, however, the player has not given any indication about possible changes in appearance for the tournament. Still, if it depends on Neymar’s history in major competitions, innovations in the cut and even changes throughout the World Cup continue to be possibilities awaited by fans.
