The Brazilian legend suffered a significant injury setback this week.

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 34-year-old arrived at Carlo Ancelotti's stronghold in a helicopter and under a cloud after injuring his calf while playing for Santos.

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

Carlo Ancelotti recalls injured Neymar for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad as the Selecao chase a record sixth title despite fresh fitness concerns.

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…

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.

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

El delantero brasileño necesita entre dos y tres semanas para recuperarse de una lesión en el gemelo y es duda para el primer partido, Brasil-Marruecos el 13 de junio

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