Brazil talisman Neymar is expected to miss the upcoming World Cup match against Haiti as he continues rehab for a calf injury.
Brazil’s pursuit of World Cup glory continues, but they will have to navigate their next challenge without their iconic talisman. Following a tense opening round, the Seleção are preparing for their second group fixture with question marks still surrounding the immediate availability of Neymar.
The veteran forward is not expected to feature in Brazil’s upcoming match on June 19. Instead, Neymar remains confined to a specialized physical training regimen. While his rehabilitation is reportedly meeting medical staff expectations, the team is taking zero risks with his long-term fitness.
The update follows Brazil’s tournament-opening 1-1 stalemate against Morocco. While the performance left room for tactical improvement, the result extended a historic milestone, stretching the nation’s unbeaten record in opening matches to 21 consecutive World Cup tournaments.
As the group stage intensifies, the coaching staff will rely on their squad depth while patiently awaiting their star man’s return to competitive match action.