Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch | Rodrygo

<p>The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility</p><p>Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium – basically, everything revolves around the matches.</p><p>I lived that routine daily at the 2022 World Cup and realised the immense dedication the tournament demands. In this 2026 edition, as fate would have it and as I am still recovering from my injury, I’m discovering a different side of the World Cup: a World Cup of reunions, with countless events happening simultaneously across the cities and countries, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/14/england-world-cup-training-base-kansas-city-swope">creating opportunities for conversations</a> and extraordinary experiences.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/19/players-are-human-beings-and-social-media-comments-reach-us-but-the-focus-has-to-be-on-the-pitch">Continue reading...</a>