May 30, 2026
Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks during a press conference at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)
Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
After reports the 34-year-old forward could be out for three weeks, Ancelotti instead insisted Neymar was working well towards fitness for the June 13 match against Morocco in New Jersey.
“We believe he’ll be back very soon and if he doesn’t make it for the opener, he’ll be there for the second game,” said Italian Ancelotti.
