Brazil prepares to face Haiti without Neymar at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Brazil is set to play Haiti in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday morning in Philadelphia. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will again be without star player Neymar, who is sidelined due to injury. Neymar missed Brazil's opening match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco, after sustaining an injury shortly after joining the national team. He has returned to training but has not been deemed fit for selection against Haiti. Reports indicate there is hope he may be available for the next match against Scotland on June 24.
- •Brazil plays Haiti in Philadelphia on June 20.
- •Neymar continues recovery and misses the match again.
- •Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game.
- •Next game against Scotland scheduled for June 24.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti and Brazil set off for 2nd World Cup group stage match without Neymar
"Brazil are preparing to take on Haiti in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup, but Carlo Ancelotti will once again have to go without star attacker Neymar, who will not be available de...
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