Milan, 19 June (LaPresse) – Brazil striker Neymar will be unable to play in the World Cup’s second match against Haiti due to a niggling calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation has announced that Neymar will not join the rest of the squad for Friday’s match against Haiti in Philadelphia. “He will remain in New Jersey to optimise the final stage of his recovery,” the federation said in a statement. The federation also clarified that the 34-year-old Santos player will continue his recovery programme at the team’s hotel.
2026 World Cup: Brazil’s injured Neymar to miss match against Haiti as well

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Milan, 19 June (LaPresse) – Brazil striker Neymar will be unable to play in the World Cup’s second match against Haiti due to a niggling calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation has announced that Neymar will not join the rest of the squad for Friday’s match against Haiti in Philadelphia. “He will remain in New Jersey to optimise the final stage of his recovery,” the federation said in a statement. The federation also clarified that the 34-year-old Santos player will continue his recovery programme at the team’s hotel.
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