Neymar Misses Out as Brazil Faces Morocco in Highly Anticipated 2026 World Cup Opener
Brazil will face Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener on Saturday without all-time leading goalscorer Neymar. Carlo Ancelotti's team is set for a major test at MetLife Stadium as they pursue a record-extending sixth World Cup title. Morocco, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in January, will provide a tough challenge, but Brazil's attacking threat remains strong with Vinicius Junior and Raphinha leading the way.
Neymar's absence is due to a lingering calf injury, which also kept him out of Brazil's friendly matches against Paraguay and Egypt. According to Ancelotti, Neymar is working hard to recover and is expected to rejoin the team in training next week. This will be the first time Neymar has missed a World Cup match since tearing his ACL in October 2023.
Brazil fans will have to wait for Neymar's return, which could be as early as the team's second Group C clash against Haiti on June 19. Alternatively, he may have to wait until the match against Scotland on June 24. Despite Neymar's absence, Brazil is still loaded with firepower and is looking to make a strong run in the tournament.
Neymar's absence is due to a lingering calf injury, which also kept him out of Brazil's friendly matches against Paraguay and Egypt. According to Ancelotti, Neymar is working hard to recover and is expected to rejoin the team in training next week. This will be the first time Neymar has missed a World Cup match since tearing his ACL in October 2023.
Brazil fans will have to wait for Neymar's return, which could be as early as the team's second Group C clash against Haiti on June 19. Alternatively, he may have to wait until the match against Scotland on June 24. Despite Neymar's absence, Brazil is still loaded with firepower and is looking to make a strong run in the tournament.
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