May 28, 2026
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Neymar is a major doubt for Brazil’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a calf injury that could sideline him for up to three weeks.
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed on Thursday that scans revealed Neymar sustained a grade two muscle injury, ruling the 34-year-old out of the team’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
The injury also places his availability for the five-time world champions’ opening Group C clash against Morocco on June 13 in serious doubt.
