According to international media, Neymar is still unable to train with the whole team before Brazil's second match in Group C against Haiti. Earlier this week, the 34-year-old striker continued to undergo medical check-ups to assess his injury recovery process.
Neymar is being treated for a second-degree calf muscle injury sustained while playing for Santos on May 17. Although not fully recovered, the veteran striker is still named in the 2026 World Cup squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Since the time of the injury, Neymar has not returned to normal training. At the training center of New York Red Bulls, where the Brazilian team is stationed during the World Cup, this player's condition is said to have not improved much.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has not yet announced the official results from Neymar's latest medical examination. However, Brazilian media said that the medical team is aiming to help him achieve the best physical condition for the knockout round.
If the recovery process goes according to plan, Neymar is likely to miss Brazil's remaining two matches in the group stage against Haiti and Scotland, before being considered for return in the knockout stage.
Neymar's absence is a significant loss for the Brazilian team in their journey to conquer the 2026 World Cup, even though coach Carlo Ancelotti's team still possesses many quality stars in attack.
