Neymar won't play for Brazil vs. Haiti in race to be fit for World Cup knockout stages
Neymar made his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup against Scotland. He entered the game as a substitute. This follows a period of recovery from a calf injury sustained in May.
What changed
Neymar has returned to play after previously missing two consecutive games.
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Neymar returns to action in Brazil's final Group C match
confidence 100%Neymar made his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup against Scotland. He entered the game as a substitute. This follows a period of recovery from a calf injury sustained in May.
What's confirmed:
- Neymar came off the bench for his first 2026 World Cup appearance during Brazil's Group C match against Scotland.
- Neymar suffered a calf injury in May.
- Brazil played a draw against Morocco and won against Haiti before facing Scotland.
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Neymar ruled out of Brazil match against Haiti
confidence 90%Neymar will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Haiti in Philadelphia. He is recovering from a calf injury sustained before the tournament. The player has now missed two consecutive games.
What's confirmed:
- Neymar will not play against Haiti in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- The player is recovering from a calf injury sustained before the tournament.
- Neymar did not travel to Philadelphia for the match.
Still unconfirmed:
- Neymar has been sidelined for over a month.
- Neymar is back in full training.
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Neymar to miss Brazil match against Haiti due to calf injury
confidence 100%Neymar will not play or travel with the Brazilian squad for their second World Cup match against Haiti in Philadelphia. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced the decision on Thursday to ensure his full recovery from a lingering calf injury. Brazil faces Haiti this Friday.
What's confirmed:
- Neymar will not play in Brazil's group stage match against Haiti.
- The Brazilian soccer confederation stated Neymar will not travel with the squad for the match in Philadelphia.
- A lingering calf injury is the reason for Neymar's absence.
- Brazil plays Haiti this Friday in the second round of the 2026 World Cup.
- The 2026 men's World Cup features 104 games over 39 days across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
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Neymar to miss Brazil match against Haiti due to calf injury
confidence 100%Neymar will not play or travel with Brazil for their second World Cup match against Haiti in Philadelphia. The Brazilian soccer confederation confirmed he is staying in New Jersey to recover from a persistent calf injury. Medical staff are avoiding risks to ensure his fitness.
What's confirmed:
- Neymar will miss Brazil's second World Cup match against Haiti.
- The player will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia.
- Neymar is staying in New Jersey to focus on recovery from a persistent calf injury.
- Carlo Ancelotti is the manager of the Brazilian team.
Still unconfirmed:
- Neymar has not appeared for Brazil in almost three years.
- Brazil aims to have Neymar fit for the knockout stages.
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Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti
confidence 95%Neymar will not play or travel with the Brazil squad to Philadelphia for their Group C match against Haiti. The player is recovering from a grade two calf strain. Brazil is aiming to have him fit for the knockout stages.
What's confirmed:
- The Brazil federation confirmed Neymar will not play or travel to Philadelphia for the match against Haiti.
- Neymar is sidelined with a calf injury.
- Neymar missed Brazil's first World Cup match, a 1-1 draw with Morocco on 13 June.
- The match against Haiti is scheduled for 20 June.
- Medical tests showed Neymar's grade two calf strain had not healed enough for field training.
Still unconfirmed:
- Neymar is not expected to return for Brazil until the knockout stages.
- Neymar is getting in touches at Brazil's training.
- Neymar will stay in New Jersey for recovery.