Brazilian supporters will have to wait a little longer before seeing Neymar back in the Seleção shirt. Already absent during the 1-1 draw against Morocco, the Santos forward will also miss the match against Haiti scheduled for Friday night.
No Neymar for Brazil’s second match of the 2026 World Cup. According to L’Équipe, the 34-year-old will remain at Brazil’s base camp in New Jersey to continue his fitness program and won’t travel to Philadelphia.
The decision was made by the medical staff and Carlo Ancelotti despite encouraging progress in his recovery.
Neymar’s Return Being Carefully Managed
Having recovered from a calf injury, Neymar has been training normally with the squad for several days. However, the Italian coach prefers to handle his comeback cautiously in order to avoid any setback during the tournament.
Barring any complications, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer could make his long-awaited return in the final group-stage match against Scotland. The prospect is keeping hopes alive among Brazilian fans eager to see their iconic number 10 back on the pitch.
For now, patience remains the key word as Brazil looks to balance Neymar’s fitness with its ambitions of making a deep run in the 2026 World Cup.
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