Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is working towards a return for subsequent group games against Haiti and Scotland. Brazil, ranked sixth, faces eighth-ranked Morocco in a highly anticipated fixture.

Neymar was again absent from Brazil’s training session in Morristown, New Jersey, on Wednesday as the squad continued preparations for Saturday’s World...

Despite Neymar's injury and fitness concerns, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to keep the Santos attacker in the squad. | Football News

Brazil will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign without their biggest star. Neymar Jr.