Worrying news indeed for fans of Brazil in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Could Neymar Jr., one of the best footballers in the world today, be out of action for Brazil’s second match in Group C against Haiti? Medical test results on Monday have not indicated anything close to that.
According to a report in the Brazilian daily O Globo, Neymar at 34 years has suffered grade two strain in the right calf muscle. Scans were performed on Monday to examine his condition and find out how fit he is. According to medical experts, his fitness levels have progressed quite well; however, they still haven’t reached a level where he can play.
The player is closely monitored by a panel of doctors of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). At the moment, Neymar is restricted to light weights training inside the gym. Doctors reveal that he hasn't undertaken on-field training or ball exercises yet. The medical team does not want to make his injury worse by rushing.
Neymar has not played a single match for the Brazilian national team since suffering a serious knee injury (ACL rupture) in October 2023. He has been plagued by injuries, which also prevented him from playing Brazil's first World Cup match against Morocco. This is Neymar's fourth World Cup, having scored 79 goals in 128 matches for Brazil, but the injury continues to haunt him.
Brazil's next match is scheduled for Friday against Haiti in Philadelphia. They will next face Scotland in Miami on June 24. It remains to be seen whether Neymar will be fit for the match against Scotland or if fans will have to wait longer for him to play.
Worrying news indeed for fans of Brazil in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Could Neymar Jr., one of the best footballers in the world today, be out of action for Brazil’s second match in Group C against Haiti? Medical test results on Monday have not indicated anything close to that.
According to a report in the Brazilian daily O Globo, Neymar at 34 years has suffered grade two strain in the right calf muscle. Scans were performed on Monday to examine his condition and find out how fit he is. According to medical experts, his fitness levels have progressed quite well; however, they still haven’t reached a level where he can play.
The player is closely monitored by a panel of doctors of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). At the moment, Neymar is restricted to light weights training inside the gym. Doctors reveal that he hasn't undertaken on-field training or ball exercises yet. The medical team does not want to make his injury worse by rushing.
Neymar has not played a single match for the Brazilian national team since suffering a serious knee injury (ACL rupture) in October 2023. He has been plagued by injuries, which also prevented him from playing Brazil's first World Cup match against Morocco. This is Neymar's fourth World Cup, having scored 79 goals in 128 matches for Brazil, but the injury continues to haunt him.
Brazil's next match is scheduled for Friday against Haiti in Philadelphia. They will next face Scotland in Miami on June 24. It remains to be seen whether Neymar will be fit for the match against Scotland or if fans will have to wait longer for him to play.