Neymar is aiming to play a big part in a fourth World Cup campaign for Brazil but the Santos attacker is struggling with a calf injury which could may rule him out of their opening game
Neymar at risk of missing World Cup opener as Brazil star suffers fresh injury agony
Neymar is aiming to play a big part in a fourth World Cup campaign for Brazil but the Santos attacker is struggling with a calf injury which could may rule him out of their opening game
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Daniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter
17:57, 28 May 2026
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Neymar has picked up a calf injury ahead of the World Cup which is due to start in just two weeks
Neymar will miss Brazil's upcoming friendlies and their World Cup opener. Scans revealed a grade-two calf injury. The forward…
Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer has suffered an injury setback at the worst possible time.
Neymar is uncertain for Brazil's World Cup opener due to a calf injury, missing crucial pre-tournament friendlies.
Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World Cup friendlies.
