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Neymar Injury: Carlo Ancelotti Offers Update on Brazilian Star’s World Cup Status

Brazil will be without its talisman when it opens World Cup play against Morocco on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil

Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Neymar play in Brazil's opener against Morocco?

Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is working towards a return for subsequent group games against Haiti and Scotland. Brazil, ranked sixth, faces eighth-ranked Morocco in a highly anticipated fixture.

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Injured Neymar ruled out for Brazil's World Cup opener

A calf injury means Neymar has been ruled out Brazil's intriguing World Cup opener against Morocco.

AAP

Brazil vs. Morocco—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

An eagerly anticipated group stage fixture beckons at MetLife Stadium as two top-ranked nations face off.

Sports Illustrated

‘More pressure than the president’: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazil’s World Cup drought

Their last triumph was in 2002 but their Italian head coach, without Neymar against Morocco, brings ‘joy and enthusiasm’

The Guardian - UK

Brazil Predicted Lineup vs. Morocco: World Cup Group C

The five-time world champions take to the field for the first time in New Jersey on Saturday.

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Brazil XI vs Morocco: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Brazil to face Africa’s best without talisman, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with a big call to make

Evening Standard

Brazil World Cup Odds 2026: Value Bet or Overhyped Pick?

Brazil sit at +900 for the 2026 World Cup, fifth in the market despite five titles. Find out if Ancelotti's side offers real value or reflects real risk.

Sports Lens

The Questions Carlo Ancelotti Must Answer to Crown Brazil World Cup Champions

The five-time winners are a bit of an unknown quantity heading into the 2026 tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Will England win the World Cup? Experts predict if football is coming home

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17

Evening Standard

The 10 Best Forwards at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Attackers from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid will light up the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 odds: Who are the favourites to lift the trophy?

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever and several teams have realistic ambitions of winning the tournament

FourFourTwo

Carlo Ancelotti is the best manager at the 2026 World Cup. Here's why he could be the Don of New Jersey come July

Is Carlo Ancelotti's appointment a World Cup-winning masterstroke by the Selecao? They're due one...

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First Manchester United transfer of the summer completed, ahead of World Cup: report

Manchester United are the beneficiaries of perfect timing

The Guardian - UK

Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures

Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026?

Sports Illustrated

Neymar Injury: Brazil Drop New Availability Hint Ahead of World Cup Opener

Carlo Ancelotti’s faith in the legendary forward came at the expense of Chelsea’s João Pedro.

Latin Times

Neymar's Last Dance: The Injury Casting Doubt Over His World Cup Opener — and Unnerving All of Brazil

Neymar has suffered a grade-II strain in his right calf and is in serious doubt for Brazil's June 13 World Cup opener against Morocco. Carlo Ancelotti is keeping him in the 26-man squad. At 34, this could be the final World Cup of Brazil's last superstar.

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Sports Illustrated

Brazil Confirms Major Change to 2026 World Cup Roster That Will Interest Man Utd Fans

There has been a late change because of injury.

Evening Standard

Manchester United transfer delayed as Brazil injury blow leads to shock World Cup call-up

Ederson has been called up just six days before Brazil’s first group stage match

The National (Scotland)

Brazil suffer major injury blow ahead of World Cup but Ancelotti knows starting XI

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he's decided on Brazil's starting line-up for next week's World Cup opener against Morocco after they…

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Brazil vs Egypt: FREE live streams, preview for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch Brazil vs Egypt live streams for free, as Mohamed Salah, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Endrick illuminate Huntington Bank Field, Ohio.

Sports Illustrated

Why Neymar Isn’t Playing for Brazil vs. Egypt

Brazil kicked off its pair of World Cup warm-up matches in style, firing six goals past Panama despite the absence of Neymar from its forward line. Vinicius Ju

Sports Illustrated

Why Real Madrid President Hopeful Is So Confident About Hiring Jurgen Klopp

The German’s agent has delivered a savage response to Enrique Riquelme’s latest promise.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil vs. Egypt—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Brazil has been victorious in each of its six meetings with Egypt over the past 66 years.

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