Neymar shows progress in calf injury recovery; return timeline unclear
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Neymar underwent an MRI scan on June 8 in New Jersey that indicated good progress in his recovery from a grade-two muscle injury in his right calf. While Brazil's Confederation, CBF, reported positive results, no specific timeline for Neymar's return to training has been established. He has missed Brazil's recent matches against Panama and Egypt, as he focuses on rehabilitation. The coaching staff is aiming to have him fit for the World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13. Neymar's injury history dates back to his final game with Santos, where it was initially misdiagnosed.
- •Neymar had an MRI scan showing good recovery progress.
- •He was ruled out of matches against Panama and Egypt.
- •CBF has not provided a specific return date for training.
- •Neymar aims to be ready for the World Cup match against Morocco on June 13.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Neymar recovery progressing well ahead of World Cup
- 8:31 PMESPN Soccer — Brazil: MRI shows Neymar making 'good progress'
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tests show Neymar is progressing well, but return date unclear
"Neymar's World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury. Brazil's all-time leading scorer was expected to be sidelined for between two to three weeks after scans last month revealed a grade two muscle tear.
"Neymar underwent an MRI scan this Monday (8) in New Jersey to reassess the grade-two muscle injury in his right calf.According to an official CBF statement, the treatment is showing "good progress" wi...
"Neymar's FIFA World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:40 PMNeymar recovery progressing well ahead of World Cup
Neymar's World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury. Brazil's all-time leading scorer was expected to be sidelined for between two to three weeks after scans last month revealed a grade two muscle tear.
- ESPN SoccerJun 8, 2026, 8:31 PMBrazil: MRI shows Neymar making 'good progress'
Neymar's FIFA World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:31 PMTests show Neymar is progressing well, but return date unclear
Neymar underwent an MRI scan this Monday (8) in New Jersey to reassess the grade-two muscle injury in his right calf.According to an official CBF statement, the treatment is showing "good progress" wi...
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