Neymar set to miss Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti with calf injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Neymar will not participate in Brazil's next World Cup match against Haiti on June 19 due to a calf injury. The forward previously missed the opening match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Morocco. The injury is classified as a Grade 2 calf issue, and Neymar is continuing his recovery in New Jersey. Brazil faces Scotland on June 24 to conclude group play.
- •Neymar will miss the match in Philadelphia due to a calf injury.
- •He sat out Brazil's first game, a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
- •Brazil will play Scotland on June 24 to complete group play.
- •Neymar is recovering from a Grade 2 calf injury.
- •Brazil currently ranks second in Group C with one point.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Neymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Neymar will reportedly miss Brazil's next match vs. Haiti with calf injury
"Brazil’s record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
"The 34-year-old also sat out his country's first match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:49 PMNeymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury
Brazil’s record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:42 PMWorld Cup 2026: Neymar will reportedly miss Brazil's next match vs. Haiti with calf injury
The 34-year-old also sat out his country's first match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco last week.
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