Neymar absent for Brazil's final World Cup warm-up against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Neymar is not playing in Brazil's final World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on June 6 due to a calf injury. The Brazilian forward was called up for the World Cup squad but missed previous matches against Panama and Egypt following a grade two tear sustained on May 17. Neymar remains at Brazil's training base in New Jersey to recover. An MRI scan is scheduled for Monday to assess the severity of his injury ahead of Brazil's tournament opener against Morocco on June 13.
- •Neymar injured his calf during a match on May 17.
- •Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 without Neymar in their last friendly.
- •Brazilian team doctor confirmed Neymar's grade two tear.
- •Neymar will undergo an MRI scan to evaluate his injury.
- •Replacements can be called up before the tournament starts.
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — Where is Neymar? Why Brazil star is missing final World Cup warm-up vs. Egypt
"Neymar earned a call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad but injury has ruled him out of their warm-up matches.
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