Neymar unavailable for Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Neymar will miss Brazil's first match of the World Cup against Morocco due to a calf injury, as confirmed by coach Carlo Ancelotti. He may not return for the entire group stage, with Brazil also facing Haiti and Scotland later this month. Neymar's absence is a significant loss for the team, given his experience and influence. Ancelotti expressed hope for Neymar's swift recovery to full training next week. Morocco's coach and players have prepared for his absence but acknowledge missing the chance to compete against him.
- •Neymar is sidelined for Brazil's first World Cup match against Morocco.
- •He is recovering from a calf injury and may miss the entire group stage.
- •Brazil also faces Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24.
- •Coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful for Neymar's return to training next week.
- •Morocco's preparation included strategizing for Neymar's absence.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Neymar to miss first Brazil game and could be out for longer
"Brazil will have to do without superstar Neymar in their first World Cup group match against Morocco and possibly even throughout the entire group stage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. "He is working hard to be fit again as quickly as possible.
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