Neymar Injury Update

Neymar Injury Update as Brazilian Forward Ruled OUT of World Cup Opener

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Published - Jun 11, 2026, 11:53 AM

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Neymar Injury Update as Brazilian Forward Ruled OUT of World Cup Opener

Summary

Brazil superstar Neymar Jr has reportedly not trained with the senior team this week, prompting fears about his absence from their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter against Morocco.
The Selecao are part of Group C which consists of teams like Haiti, Morocco, and Scotland, making wins in each game of immense importance.
Neymar is expected to be back fit and running for the Selecao and Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their second game against Haiti.

The Selecao fans can't catch a break when news about Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr takes center stage ahead of a major international tournament. A calf problem had complicated matters pre-FIFA World Cup and it seems it will also result in the Santos star missing the opening encounter against Morocco.

The former PSG forward, who marked his return from multiple injury setbacks for his club and also got selected by coach Carlo Ancelotti among the 26-men travelling for the tournament has reportedly not trained in their opening training session with the first team.

The latest Neymar injury update comes just days after concerning details emerged about the star potentially missing the entire group stage round. Injuries have marred the former Barcelona star throughout his career and the latest news has only increased fears about the player among the adoring Brazilian fans.

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Neymar has been spotted involving himself in a recent keepie uppie drill alongside his teammates. Brazilian football apex body, CBF, released the footage on social media as a means of alleviating any fears about his non-inclusion during the group stages. Teams like Haiti and Scotland will be desperate to face Brazil without one of the best dribblers in football history, Neymar, leading them on the field.

Following medical assessments, the Neymar injury status for World Cup suggests he will not be fit for the opening clash against Achraf Hakimi and Morocco. While the Selecao will be keen to face the Morocco national football team with all of their best player available, coach Ancelotti will anticipate Matheus Cunha, Raphinha and Vinicius Jr to step up to the plate.

Despite the injury scare, the Brazil manager still has some plans for the Santos star and his faith in the star has made fans dream of watching Neymar in the iconic yellow jersey once again.

Despite not starting or playing for Brazil national football team in a competitive international game since suffering incurring an ACL injury against Uruguay in October 2023, the Brazil’s all-time leading scorer will be keen to make his final opportunity to represent them one where he lifts the victory trophy.