Neymar, absent from Brazil: muscle injury keeps him out of the 2026 World Cup

Neymar, focused with the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup, has been diagnosed with a grade II muscular injury in the calf region, which will keep him sidelined for two to three weeks, as reported by the CBF. This injury will prevent him from participating in the team's preparatory friendlies and could make him miss the debut against Morocco. The CBF doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, confirmed this diagnosis in Teresópolis, indicating that Neymar's recovery is expected within a period of two to three weeks.

Neymar hopeful of returning for the World Cup

The optimistic forecast suggests that Neymar could be available again on June 11, two days before Brazil's World Cup debut against Morocco on June 13. The second round would see Brazil face Haiti on the 19th. Neymar's surprising presence on Ancelotti's list, the coach of the Brazilian national team, came after several months of physical progression and continuity with Santos, even though he had not been called up since the coach's arrival in May 2025.

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