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Brazilian Football Confederation Sees 'Good Progress' in Neymar's Treatment After New MRI
Key takeaways
- The forward remains under treatment for a grade 2 muscle injury in his right calf, identified after he joined Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup.
- Maintaining the initial two-week recovery estimate, Neymar could be cleared to play Brazil’s second match, against Haiti, on June 19.
- At 34, the player is attempting to compete in his fourth World Cup.
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The forward remains under treatment for a grade 2 muscle injury in his right calf, identified after he joined Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Maintaining the initial two-week recovery estimate, Neymar could be cleared to play Brazil’s second match, against Haiti, on June 19. The team makes its tournament debut on Saturday (13) against Morocco.
At 34, the player is attempting to compete in his fourth World Cup. Neymar has not played for the national team since October 2023 and has never played under Carlo Ancelotti, sparking a lengthy debate over his call-up.
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