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Brazil responded strongly against Haiti after opening their campaign with a draw against Morocco.
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Brazil responded strongly against Haiti after opening their campaign with a draw against Morocco. Neymar (Brazil) Neymar sustained a grade two calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament. Neymar has returned to limited training as he bids to return to fitness in time to feature for Brazil at what could be his last World Cup.
Furthermore, FIFA World Cup | FIFA World Cup Schedule | FIFA World Cup Points Table | Football News - Ends Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Jun 20, 2026 09:30 IST. The country's all-time leading scorer has netted 79 goals in 129 international appearances and is playing in what could be his fourth and final World Cup. "I think one day we will have to field a national team with artificial intelligence: 11 Pelés," Lula added.
In addition, Neymar missed Brazil’s opener due to a calf injury (Getty) Lamine Yamal (Spain) The 18-year-old star injured his left hamstring and had been out since 22 April, but he has now made his return to action after coming off the bench in Spain’s goalless draw with Cape Verde. Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup (Getty) Lennart Karl (Germany) The 18-year-old was expected to be one of the young stars of this tournament but suffered a torn thigh muscle in training, ruling him out of the World Cup.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — "Neymar will be training tomorrow individually, and on Monday with the rest of the team. ; Neymar has not played a competitive match for just over a month because of the calf….
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Brazil responded strongly against Haiti after opening their campaign with a draw against Morocco.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesNeymar (Brazil) Neymar sustained a grade two calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament.
reliability low1/2 sourcesNeymar has returned to limited training as he bids to return to fitness in time to feature for Brazil at what could be his last World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup | FIFA World Cup Schedule | FIFA World Cup Points Table | Football News - Ends Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Jun 20, 2026 09:30 IST
according to India TodayThe country's all-time leading scorer has netted 79 goals in 129 international appearances and is playing in what could be his fourth and final World Cup.
according to India Today"I think one day we will have to field a national team with artificial intelligence: 11 Pelés," Lula added.
according to BernamaNeymar missed Brazil’s opener due to a calf injury (Getty) Lamine Yamal (Spain) The 18-year-old star injured his left hamstring and had been out since 22 April, but he has now made his return to action after coming off the bench in Spain’s goalless draw with Cape Verde.
according to The IndependentJurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup (Getty) Lennart Karl (Germany) The 18-year-old was expected to be one of the young stars of this tournament but suffered a torn thigh muscle in training, ruling him out of the World Cup.
according to The IndependentThe 34-year-old will continue to work on his comeback at Brazil's base in New Jersey, the association said.
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- "Neymar will be training tomorrow individually, and on Monday with the rest of the team.India Today
- Neymar has not played a competitive match for just over a month because of the calf…Bernama
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Neymar (Brazil) Neymar sustained a grade two calf injury just three weeks out from the tournament.
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Wednesday, June 24
Neymar available for Scotland clash but not certain to play, Brazil coach says
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Sunday, June 21
Paqueta welcomes Neymar progress and praises Vinicius bond after Brazil win
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Saturday, June 20
Neymar is set to return against Scotland in FIFA World Cup 2026
Reliability 69 · high5 sources5 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesLula's tease to Neymar and the unexpected wink to Messi in the middle of the World Cup
Reliability 67 · high5 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesBrazil dealt a World Cup injury blow as star attacker was forced off against Haiti
Reliability 63 · high5 sources5 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Right sideLula mocks 'work-from-home' Neymar as Brazil waits on injured number 10
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Friday, June 19
Lula says Neymar is "the first home office call-up". Here is the moment
Reliability 64 · high6 sources4 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detected2026 World Cup, LIVE: Brazil will play without Neymar, Paraguay needs to win, USA opens the day against Australia and Morocco faces Scotland
Reliability 60 · high5 sources3 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedNeymar responds to Lula with sarcasm: with these photos he shows his 'telework' at the World Cup
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