The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that national team striker Neymar, called up for the 2026 World Cup, has a more serious injury than a slight swelling and that his recovery may take longer than "Santos" previously stated.
Idman.Biz reports this with reference to ESPN.
According to the source, the CBF is dissatisfied with the lack of accurate information regarding the 34-year-old striker's health. It is emphasized that Neymar's participation in friendly matches against Panama (May 31) and Egypt (June 5) before the World Cup is unlikely.
Carlo Ancelotti's coaching staff will also discuss whether Neymar's physical condition will allow him to play against Morocco in the first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage (June 14).