Ancelotti Says Relaxed About Neymar World Cup Availability
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he remains relaxed about Neymar's availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the 34-year-old forward suffering a Grade 2 calf injury that will sideline him for two to three weeks. The injury setback came at a time when the 2026 World Cup kicks off in exactly two weeks, with Brazil's opening match against Morocco scheduled for June 13 in New Jersey. Initially thought to be a minor issue of swelling, Neymar was officially diagnosed with the Grade 2 calf injury on Thursday. "We expect Neymar in the first World Cup match against Morocco; if he can't make it, we'll wait for the second game," Ancelotti said in Saturday's press conference. "We're not swapping anyone out; the chosen players are these 26, and these 26 will play in the World Cup." Ancelotti most […]
