Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazilian footballer Neymar has sustained a grade two muscle tear in his calf, confirmed by medical scans, which is expected to sideline him for two to three weeks. This injury means the 34-year-old Santos forward will miss Brazil’s upcoming warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt. Neymar now faces a critical race against time to regain fitness for Brazil's opening World Cup group match against Morocco on 13 June. The diagnosis was provided by Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar after initial assessments ruled out a simpler issue, following an injury sustained 11 days prior. The prolific attacker, who has a history of injury issues, is hoping to appear in his fourth World Cup, and his absence would be a significant blow to Brazil's chances.In fullNeymar in race against time to be fit for World Cup as severity of calf injury revealedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

May 27 : Brazil's World Cup preparations were jolted on Wednesday as Neymar missed the national team's first training session to undergo medical tests, leaving his place in the…

The setback comes just over two weeks before Brazil's World Cup campaign gets underway, against Morocco in MetLife Stadium.

Brazil's record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.

The talismanic forward has been given a recovery timeline by Brazil’s team doctor which paints a concerning picture for the national team.

Neymar is uncertain for Brazil's World Cup opener due to a calf injury, missing crucial pre-tournament friendlies.

Neymar will miss Brazil's upcoming friendlies and their World Cup opener. Scans revealed a grade-two calf injury. The forward faces two to three weeks on the sidelines. This means…

May 28 : Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football…

El 10 sufrió una lesión muscular de grado 2 en una de sus pantorrillas que lo sacará de las canchas entre dos y tres semanas

He has missed Santos's last few matches due to what his club coach Cuca had called "a slight injury".......

Brazil have been handed a major injury concern ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Neymar now doubtful for the opening phase of the tournament after suffering a calf injury.

Brazil’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed by fresh concerns surrounding Neymar after reports confirmed the Santos forward is dealing with a more…

Neymar has picked up a calf injury ahead of the World Cup which is due to start in just two weeks

Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World Cup friendlies.

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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.

Tests conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation show muscle fiber tear in calf, not just swelling

Brazilian striker Neymar is out two to three weeks due to a calif injury, Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters Thursday.

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…

Lasmar did not clarify whether Neymar could be dropped from Brazil's squad

Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer has suffered an injury setback at the worst possible time.