Neymar stays in Brazil's World Cup squad ahead of first match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar will remain part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite facing injury concerns. Ancelotti stated that the team expects Neymar to participate in their first game against Morocco. Brazil's decision comes amid significant scrutiny from fans regarding the player's health and fitness for the tournament. Neymar's presence is viewed as critical to Brazil's prospects in the competition, and his status will continue to be monitored leading up to the match.
- •Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will stay with the World Cup squad.
- •Brazil's first match is against Morocco.
- •Neymar's injury status raises questions among fans.
- •Team expects him to play if fit for the game.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability
- 11:25 PMESPN Soccer — Ancelotti: No regrets selecting injured Neymar
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Carlo Ancelotti stands by Neymar as Brazil fans question World Cup injury decision
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on Tuesday as his team touched down in the United States ahead of the World Cup.Last week, Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed Neymar, 34, had suffered a calf injury and would be out for up to three weeks.
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he has no plans to replace Neymar in his World Cup squad and brushed off questions about whether he would have selected the forward had he know the extent of his calf injury.
"Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will remain in Brazil’s World Cup squad despite his injury concern. The Brazil manager said: “We expect Neymar for the first World Cup game against Morocco.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:18 PMAncelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on Tuesday as his team touched down in the United States ahead of the World Cup.Last week, Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed Neymar, 34, had suffered a calf injury and would be out for up to three weeks.
- ESPN SoccerMay 30, 2026, 11:25 PMAncelotti: No regrets selecting injured Neymar
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he has no plans to replace Neymar in his World Cup squad and brushed off questions about whether he would have selected the forward had he know the extent of his calf injury.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 2:25 PMCarlo Ancelotti stands by Neymar as Brazil fans question World Cup injury decision
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will remain in Brazil’s World Cup squad despite his injury concern. The Brazil manager said: “We expect Neymar for the first World Cup game against Morocco.
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