Neymar ridicules German fortune-teller after Brazil's Japan win

Neymar Jr. mocked the German economist Joachim Kliment's predictions about Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup after the Samba team’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan. Following the match, Neymar sent a sarcastic message to Kliment via X (formerly Twitter), urging him to try predicting again in the next World Cup, affirming that spirit and tactics had prevailed over economic forecasts—even at the expense of technical flaws in the coach’s lineup. The game concluded with Brazil’s qualification despite negative expectations, highlighting that football isn't solely about calculations.