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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced on social media that Brazilian football superstar Neymar has registered for the $10,000 buy-in six-handed No-Limit Texas Hold'em event at the 2026 WSOP. This comes about a week after Neymar and the Brazilian national team were eliminated from the World Cup. Rather than stepping away from the public eye, Neymar has turned to his long-time hobby of Texas Hold'em, having participated in poker events multiple times before. WSOP officials welcomed him, referring to him as a 'Brazilian football superstar.' The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on July 12.
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Hupu Football News — July 12
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced on its social media that Brazilian football superstar Neymar has appeared at the 2026 WSOP and registered for the $10,000 buy-in six-handed No-Limit Texas Hold'em event.
About a week ago, Neymar ended his World Cup journey with the Brazilian national team. Following the team's exit, he did not immediately step away from the public eye but instead arrived at the WSOP arena to continue pursuing his poker hobby outside of football.
Neymar has long been a Texas Hold'em enthusiast and has participated in related poker events multiple times before. WSOP officials welcomed him on social media, referring to him as a "Brazilian football superstar."
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