Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms superstar Neymar will miss the 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco but expects a quick return.
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup campaign has hit an early roadblock before a ball is even kicked. Manager Carlo Ancelotti officially confirmed that talisman Neymar will sit out the Seleção’s highly anticipated opening match.
While previous rumors suggested the forward could miss the entire group stage, Ancelotti offered a more optimistic timeline. The Italian tactician revealed that Neymar is progressing well behind the scenes and is on track to rejoin team training next week.
The South American giants launch their tournament on June 14 against a dangerous Morocco side, before rounding out Group H fixtures against Haiti and Scotland.
While losing their creative focal point is a massive blow, the five-time champions possess plenty of elite attacking depth to handle the initial heavy lifting. All eyes now turn to how quickly the superstar can return to action.
