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 Òkú 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 Òkú 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 Òkú 2026
🚨 A massive blow to the Seleção. 💔
— Mazi okwuoma (@MaziEzike_Nedu) 4 Òkú 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 Òkú 2026
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Santos announced the lineup with Neymar as a starter for the match against Internacional in the 7th round of the Brasileirão on Wednesday (18/3) at Vila Belmiro. The 34-year-old player was not called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazil national team, announced on Monday (16), but reacted with brief sadness and a focus on work. Ancelotti justified the absence due to Neymar not being 100% physically.
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.
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Brazil have confirmed Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury. The update follows an MRI scan on Monday.
In a Folha de S.Paulo column on March 20, 2026, a reporter counters criticism and advocates for including Santos' 34-year-old Neymar in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. The piece emphasizes the player's symbolic value alongside career stats like over 450 goals.
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Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 on Saturday in Cleveland in its final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Fullback Wesley left the field injured at the 15-minute mark and was replaced by Danilo.
Representatives for Kylian Mbappé have defended the Real Madrid striker following backlash over his holiday with girlfriend Ester Exposito while recovering from injury. The 27-year-old sustained a hamstring issue against Real Betis on April 24 and missed the team's 2-0 win at Espanyol. Mbappé is fighting to be fit for Sunday's El Clásico against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
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PSG forward Ousmane Dembele is set to receive treatment for a right calf issue after limping off during a recent match. The injury comes just 12 days before the Champions League final against Arsenal.