Neymar ruled out of Brazil's FIFA WC 2026 opener against Morocco

Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Morocco, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed. Ancelotti said Neymar is working hard to regain full fitness, adding, "We hope he can return to full training next week." The 34-year-old is still recovering from a grade-two calf injury suffered while playing for Santos in May.