Neymar’s 2026 Return: Why He Sat Out Morocco
Short answer: Neymar is included in Brazil’s World Cup plans, but he did not play in the opening match against Morocco because he is still recovering from a calf problem. He has not yet made his tournament debut. Brazil began its campaign at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 13, and Neymar’s absence from the lineup immediately became the day’s biggest talking point. The situation is simple on paper but more complicated in practice, because Brazil wanted him in the squad while also protecting him from a rush back too soon. Where Neymar stands right now…
