The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich manager stated that Neymar would undergo an individual training session before joining the rest of the squad for training

Brazil has spent decades wrestling with the same World Cup question: how much risk is worth taking on a superstar? From Zico’s injury-hit campaign in 1986 to Neymar’s fractured vertebra in 2014 and ankle setback in 2022,

Neymar Jr has yet to appear at the tournament, missing Brazil's opening matches against Morocco and Haiti while continuing his rehabilitation.

Yet despite his immense talent and impressive individual accomplishments, Neymar never managed to lead Brazil back to a World Cup final. That reality has created one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 tournament: can Vinícius Jr.

Carlo Ancelotti faced backlash for adding Neymar to Brazil's World Cup lineup, despite his inconsistent form and extensive injury history, which is quite evident, as the 34-year-old Santos forward has yet to play in this year's quadrennial tournament due to a nagging calf injury.

A calf strain will likely keep Neymar, Jr. out of Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage games. The status of Christian Pulisic for the USMNT's next game is unclear.

Even the microdrama world is catching World Cup fever. In a eye-catching move, Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has scored a strategic partnership with COL Group’s vertical entertainment platform,

Check out the latest injury update on Neymar Jr as Brazil prepare for their 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco

Neymar and Bruna Biancardi have a fresh reason to rejoice. The couple announced that they are expecting their third child together, sharing the