Neymar ruled out for two–three weeks after calf injury, World Cup opener in doubt
Abdullateef Fowewe
Neymar Jr has suffered a new injury and will be out for 2/3 weeks, tests have confirmed,” transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said on Thursday.
The grade‑2 calf edema will sideline Neymar for an expected 2–3 weeks, meaning he will miss Brazil’s pre‑World Cup friendly matches and faces a real risk of missing the Selecao’s June 13 opener against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
The setback follows a recent minor injury while Neymar was at Santos, raising fresh concerns about the forward’s fitness ahead of the tournament.
Medical staff will continue monitoring his recovery and reassess before Brazil’s final squad and match preparations.
