Neymar Set To Miss Brazil’s Remaining Group Matches, Targets Knockout Return

Brazilian superstar Neymar is unlikely to feature again until the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he continues his recovery from a calf injury, according to reports from Brazil.
The 34-year-old forward remains unavailable ahead of Brazil’s second Group C match against Haiti and is yet to resume full training with the squad.
Sources close to the team told ESPN that Neymar recently underwent a fresh medical assessment, repeating the examination he completed a week earlier. The results are still awaiting confirmation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Neymar suffered a grade-two muscle injury while playing for Santos on 17 May and has not returned to competi...