Neymar to Miss Brazil's World Cup Opener Due to Calf Injury
Quick Look
- Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the team's opening FIFA World Cup match against Morocco due to a calf injury.
- Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the absence, stating Neymar is working on his recovery and is expected back next week.
- The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since 2023.
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Why It Matters
Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, will miss the team's opening match of the FIFA World Cup because of a calf injury. Brazil will face Morocco in the early hours of June 14.
Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, will miss the team's opening match of the FIFA World Cup because of a calf injury, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said, according to Globo.
Brazil will face Morocco in the early hours of June 14.
"Neymar is doing everything he can to recover as quickly as possible. We expect him to regain full fitness and rejoin the team next week," Ancelotti said.
The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since 2023. With the national team, he won Olympic gold and silver medals, lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup and finished as a runner-up at the Copa America.
Neymar holds Brazil's all-time scoring record, with 79 goals in 128 appearances for the national team.
Brazil will face Haiti in its second Group Stage match of the World Cup.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Neymar to rejoin the team next week.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Neymar be fit for subsequent matches?
- How will Brazil perform without Neymar?
