Neymar’s Brazil Return Stalls at the Opener
Short answer: Neymar is in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, but he did not play in the opener against Morocco because of a calf injury. He is still working back to full fitness and has not yet made his tournament debut. Brazil began its World Cup run at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but Neymar was not on the field for the match. The situation is simple: he made the roster, but his body was not ready for the first game. Where Neymar stands Coach Carlo Ancelotti selected the 34-year-old Santos forward in Brazil’s final 26-man squad, despite…
