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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 set to miss Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti with calf injury
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 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
What they're saying
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Brazil’s record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.

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The 34-year-old also sat out his country's first match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco last week.

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