Neymar could return for Brazil's World Cup opener, says Ancelotti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Brazil's national soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar is recovering from a calf strain and may be fit for Brazil's first or second World Cup match. Neymar, currently with Santos FC, will not participate in Brazil's upcoming friendlies against Panama and Egypt. The team is preparing for the tournament while managing player health and fitness. Ancelotti's positive update boosts Brazil's prospects as they head into the World Cup.
- •Neymar is recovering from a calf strain.
- •Ancelotti expects him to return by the World Cup opener.
- •He will miss friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
- •Brazil aims to perform well at the upcoming World Cup.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup match
"Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, now at Brazilian club Santos, will miss Brazil's two pre-World Cup friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
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