Getty Neymar injury update Brazil will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign without Neymar Jr. after head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the veteran forward is not yet ready to return from a calf injury. The five-time world champions open Group D play against Morocco on Friday, with Neymar remaining sidelined after suffering a Grade 2 calf injury shortly after being named to Brazil’s 26-man squad. The injury has prevented the Santos star from participating in training sessions with the rest