Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for his country’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a calf injury.
The 34-year-old has been ruled out for between two and three weeks following medical tests that confirmed a muscle problem in his right calf.
The injury means Neymar will miss Brazil’s upcoming friendly matches against Panama on Sunday and Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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According to reports in Brazil, the issue had already forced Neymar to miss training with the national team earlier this week before scans revealed the extent of the problem. Related News Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians NCDC places Lagos, FCT, Rivers, 7 others among high-risk states for Ebola importation Electric vehicle manufacturers advocate investment in charging infrastructure, local production to boost adoption
