Neymar misses Brazil's final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
SoccerNeymar will not participate in Brazil's last friendly match before the World Cup, scheduled for Saturday against Egypt. His absence comes as Brazil finalizes preparations for the tournament. The squad will be without their star player, creating adjustments to their game strategy. Brazil remains focused on their upcoming World Cup campaign.
- •Neymar will not travel with Brazil for the friendly.
- •Brazil faces Egypt on Saturday in the final pre-World Cup match.
- •The friendly is crucial for Brazil's final preparations.
- 3:54 PMESPN Soccer — Neymar to miss Brazil's final pre-WC friendly
"Neymar will not travel with the rest of the Brazil squad for their final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt on Saturday.
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