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Santos
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Santos

Brazilian port city; home of Santos FC where Pelé and Neymar began their careers.

Last refreshed: 11 May 2026

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Common Questions
Where is Santos in Brazil?
Santos is a port city on The Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, approximately 80km from São Paulo city. It is home to Santos FC and one of Latin America's busiest seaports.
What is the connection between Santos FC and the 2026 World Cup?
Santos FC is where Neymar began his career before moving to Barcelona. Neymar was included in Brazil's 55-man preliminary squad on 9 May 2026, connecting the historic club to the tournament narrative.Source: Lowdown
Where is Santos, Brazil?
Santos is a port city in São Paulo state on Brazil's Atlantic coast, about 80km from São Paulo city. It is one of Latin America's busiest seaports and home to Santos FC.
Did Pelé play for Santos FC?
Yes. Pelé spent most of his club career at Santos FC, becoming the club's most famous player. Neymar, now returning to Brazil's World Cup squad, also began his career there.

Background

Santos is a port city in São Paulo state, Brazil, located on The Atlantic coast about 80km from São Paulo city. It is home to Santos FC, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs — the team where Pelé spent most of his career. Santos appears in the 2026 World Cup context both as a geography note in the Brazil squad (Neymar's early career was at Santos FC) and in the event briefing alongside the broader Brazil sports context.

The city is also one of Latin America's busiest seaports, handling significant volumes of Brazilian agricultural and industrial exports. It appears in other Lowdown topics in the context of maritime shipping.