Neymar to miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Brazil will start their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Morocco without star forward Neymar on Saturday evening. Neymar is recovering from a Grade 2 calf strain suffered in mid-May, making him unavailable for the opener. He is expected to return for Brazil's next match against Haiti on June 19, contingent on his recovery progress. Brazil features a strong forward lineup, including Vinicius Jr, Raphinia, Endrick, and Gabriel Martinelli.
- •Neymar is recovering from a calf strain and will miss the World Cup opener.
- •Brazil's match against Morocco is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST on June 13.
- •Neymar could return for Brazil's match against Haiti on June 19.
- •Brazil's forward line is still formidable without Neymar.
- •The match marks the beginning of the Carlo Ancelotti era for Brazil.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil to be without star forward for World Cup opener vs Morocco
"It appears that Neymar won't suit up against Morocco on Saturday evening.
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