June 18, 2026
Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (C) takes part in an MD-1 training session at Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New jersey, on June 18, 2026, on the eve of the World Cup 2026 Group C football match between Brazil and Haiti. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday’s second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
The 34-year-old has only returned to training with the national team this week and missed the five-time World Cup winners’ opening 1-1 draw with Morocco in Group C.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said last week he was hopeful Neymar would be ready to play some part in the game against Haiti in Philadelphia.
