Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti selected Neymar for the World Cup 2026 despite recent injuries. The 34-year-old forward is recovering from a calf issue sustained in late May.
Neymar had not played international football for nearly three years after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023. He underwent a knee procedure in April and suffered the calf injury after playing 682 minutes in 2025.
The Selecao said on June 8 that Neymar was making good progress. This raised hopes he could train before Brazil's group stage match against Morocco.
Brazil face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in the group stage. Ancelotti named a 26-man squad on May 18 that includes Neymar alongside forwards such as Vinicius Junior and Endrick.
