Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has been officially ruled out of the upcoming World Cup match against Haiti, scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026. The forward is still convalescing from a right calf injury, which forced him to miss the Seleção’s recent team training sessions as he continues his specialized recovery program.
According to reports published by the Brazilian newspaper O Globo, the national team’s technical and medical staff are adopting a conservative approach to avoid aggravating the player’s muscular issues. The medical department remains optimistic about his recovery timeline, targeting a full competitive return for the direct knockout stages, provided Brazil successfully advances from Group C, where they currently sit tied with Morocco following a 1-1 draw in their opener.
