The Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Thursday that Neymar will not join the squad for the friendly against Egypt.
The 34-year-old forward remains in New Jersey to continue treatment for a right calf muscle injury sustained in May. The CBF stated that Neymar
Initial reactions on X to Neymar staying in New Jersey for treatment are mostly neutral reports confirming the CBF announcement about skipping the Egypt friendly, with some concern over his calf injury recovery ahead of the World Cup and isolated skeptical comments on his fitness.
NEYMAR NÃO VAI PRO JOGO CONTRA O EGITO! 🇪🇬
— CazéTV (@CazeTVOficial) 4 Juni 2026
A CBF confirmou e o @chicomoedas trouxe a informação de que o craque vai ficar em New Jersey fazendo recuperação física da lesão.
🚨 𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐀, 𝐄𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐂𝐄! É na CazéTV! 🤩📺#CopaNaCazéTV #CopaZona #Brasil pic.twitter.com/ci27QrGBvE
Neymar volta a mostrar atestado médico para permanecer em Nova Jersey e não viajar com a seleção para amistoso contra o Egito em Cleveland pic.twitter.com/5WAg0cUbou
— Tutty Vasques (@tuttyvasques) 4 Juni 2026
Neymar is NOT traveling to Cleveland for this weekend’s friendly against Egypt. He will stay in Jersey to continue Rehab. #Brazil #Neymar
— Gustavo Lopes 🇧🇷🇺🇸 (@TheGusLopes) 4 Juni 2026
🚨 A massive blow to the Seleção. 💔
— Mazi okwuoma (@MaziEzike_Nedu) 4 Juni 2026
Carlo Ancelotti's medical staff decided against flying Neymar to Ohio to avoid extra travel stress.
He remains in NJ fighting the clock to overcome this calf injury.
Will Brazil be forced to start their World Cup journey without their… pic.twitter.com/2w471K8Hhd
Neymar não viaja com a seleção para amistoso, mas tem previsão de volta a campo; saiba detalhes - Tribuna do Norte https://t.co/tHFgbOmx0U O perna de pau do Neymar não viaja com a Seleção Brasileira as pernas vai ser jogada fora.
— joao fernandes filho (@joaofernandesf1) 4 Juni 2026
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The CBF confirmed on Saturday a muscle injury in Raphinha's right thigh. The Barcelona forward remains in the World Cup squad and will start intensive treatment.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Brazil national team resumed training in Morristown, New Jersey, without Neymar, who continues recovering from a right calf injury.
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Brazil forward Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury that will sideline him for up to three weeks and could force him out of the 2026 World Cup squad.
The Brazil national team begins final preparations for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
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Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has expressed excitement about reuniting with Neymar for the 2026 World Cup after the veteran forward received a call-up from coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Young forward Robinho Jr. decided to withdraw the notification sent to Santos after accepting Neymar's apology for the aggression incident that occurred during a training session last Sunday.
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti released the 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Neymar of Santos was included after months of speculation over his fitness.