Brazil, Neymar and World Cup
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Picking injury-prone Neymar in Brazil’s World Cup squad seemed a risk and so it proved just 10 days later on Thursday. The 34-year-old forward has a calf injury and likely will not be fit for Brazil’s opening game against Morocco,
Brazil superstar Neymar Jr is dominating headlines ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See what manager Carlo Ancelotti decided about his squad availability.
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will remain in Brazil’s World Cup squad despite his injury concern.
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Neymar remains a key part of his FIFA World Cup plans despite ongoing fitness concerns surrounding Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.
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Neymar Jr. suffers Grade 2 calf injury with Brazil, missing the friendly games ahead the 2026 World Cup
Despite reports suggesting a minor injury, Neymar Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 calf injury by doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. Following this, he will officially miss the friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup,
Neymar could be sidelined for up to three weeks with a muscle strain in his right calf, Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Thursday.
Brazil forward Neymar suffers another injury setback, two weeks before the Selecao's opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco.