Neymar sits on bench as Brazil faces Morocco in World Cup opener
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil's FIFA World Cup debut against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium. Recovering from a calf injury, he will not take the field or wear soccer cleats during the match, opting instead for sneakers. Brazil's official lineup is set to be announced one hour before kickoff, with a likely starting XI including Alisson, Casemiro, and Vinicius Jr. The match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET.
- •Neymar recovering from a calf injury, will not play against Morocco.
- •Match takes place at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
- •Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET, with lineup announcement at 6 p.m.
- •Brazil likely lineup includes Alisson, Casemiro, and Vinicius Jr.
- 7:57 PMESPN Soccer — Neymar will be on bench for Brazil vs. Morocco
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Get this! Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil v Morocco 🧐
"Forward Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil’s debut at the FIFA World Cup, against Morocco.The information comes from outlets such as UOL and ESPN.Kickoff is at 7 p.m. this Saturday (13) at MetL...
"Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil vs. Morocco on Saturday but won't be playing.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 13, 2026, 7:57 PMNeymar will be on bench for Brazil vs. Morocco
Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil vs. Morocco on Saturday but won't be playing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:19 PMGet this! Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil v Morocco 🧐
Forward Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil’s debut at the FIFA World Cup, against Morocco.The information comes from outlets such as UOL and ESPN.Kickoff is at 7 p.m. this Saturday (13) at MetL...
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