Neymar on track to return for Brazil against Haiti next week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Neymar is set to rejoin training with the Brazil national team on Monday ahead of their match against Haiti on June 19. The forward has been sidelined with a calf injury and missed Brazil's opening World Cup match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's side struggled without Neymar, particularly with creativity and attacking cohesion, prompting speculation about his potential impact. While a starting role for Neymar against Haiti appears unlikely, his return from the bench may provide an important spark for the team.
- •Neymar missed Brazil's opener due to a calf injury.
- •Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their first World Cup match.
- •Neymar will have been out for approximately one month by the Haiti game.
- •Training return is scheduled for Monday, June 15.
- •A bench role for Neymar is anticipated if he trains well this week.
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"Brazil’s World Cup campaign did not get off to the start Carlo Ancelotti would have hoped for. The 1-1 draw with Morocco raised questions, with Brazil looking far from the side their talent suggests they should be.
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