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.

Brazilian star Neymar is set to miss two national team friendlies and could be ruled out of Brazil's World Cup 2026 opener due to a calf injury.

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.

The Brazilian legend suffered a significant injury setback this week.

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Last week, Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed Neymar, 34, had suffered a calf injury and would be out for up to three weeks.