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Neymar Injury: Carlo Ancelotti Offers Update on Brazilian Star’s World Cup Status

On the eve of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup debut, Carlo Ancelotti shared some insight on the fitness status of La Seleçao superstar Neymar Jr.

Brazil’s quest to conquer a sixth World Cup title starts with a difficult match against 2022 semifinalists Morocco, a game Ancelotti unsurprisingly confirmed Neymar will miss due to a calf injury he’s been recovering from since the start of Brazil’s pre-tournament camp.

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