Field Level Media
09 Jun 2026, 02:25 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images)
Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making 'good progress' in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.
'The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,' the statement read. 'He will continue the recovery and physical preparation process planned by the Brazilian National Team's medical staff.'
Neymar, who is Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer (79) and second all-time in appearances (128), sustained a Grade 2 muscle tear in his calf in mid-May that was expected to sideline him for two to three weeks.
That injury has sidelined Neymar for Brazil's two tune-up friendlies May 31 against Panama and June 6 against Egypt and leaves him questionable for Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Brazil has won the most World Cups in history (five) but has not won one -- or even made a final -- since 2002.
After the Group C opener against Morocco, Brazil closes out group play against Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia and against Scotland on June 24 in Miami.
--Field Level Media
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