Brazil's Neymar Gets Brutal Injury News Weeks Before 2026 World Cup
Summary
Neymar, Brazil’s top goal scorer, has a calf muscle injury that may affect his participation in the 2026 World Cup. He is currently receiving treatment and might recover in two to three weeks before Brazil’s first game against Morocco on June 13.Key Facts
- Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals.
- He tore his ACL in October 2023 and has not played for Brazil since then.
- Brazil’s coach, Carlos Ancelotti, included Neymar in the final World Cup team roster.
- Neymar arrived at the training center by private helicopter but got injured again.
- Brazil’s team doctor confirmed Neymar has a grade 2 calf strain, a moderate muscle injury.
- Treatment is ongoing, and Neymar may be ready to play in two or three weeks.
- Brazil opens the World Cup against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, USA, on June 13.
- Brazil has won five World Cups, the most of any country, but last won in 2002.
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