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Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti due to calf injury

Neymar will be absent from Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti because of a calf injury, according to the Brazilian football confederation. The 34-year-old forward plans to stay in New Jersey to concentrate on his recovery, as Brazil looks to bounce back after their 1-1 draw with Morocco.

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Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti due to calf injury

Key Takeaways

  • •Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti due to a persistent calf injury, confirmed by the Brazilian football confederation.
  • •The 34-year-old forward has not participated in full training since his injury on May 17.
  • •Brazil began their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday.
  • •Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer with 79 international goals, despite ongoing fitness struggles.
  • •Coach Carlo Ancelotti faces debate over Neymar's selection for the tournament amid his injury concerns.

Neymar won't play in Brazil’s next World Cup match against Haiti. Persistent calf injury sidelines him, confirmed by Brazilian football confederation. The 34-year-old forward stays in New Jersey to focus on recovery,instead of traveling to Philadelphia for Group C match .

Confederation says Neymar will keep rehabbing at hotel with squad. Despite being Brazil's top scorer with 79 goals,full fitness eludes him . Returned to training Tuesday, did physical conditioning. Got applause when he joined teammates Wednesday.

But no full training yet. Still recovering from injury sustained playing for Santos on May 17. Recent tests on his right calf checked progress.

Brazil,five-time World Cup champs, started tournament with 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday. Neymar's aiming for fourth World Cup,but debate swirls in Brazil over his selection by coach Carlo Ancelotti…

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