Neymar (foto: Instagram)
Neymar faces a race against time for the World Cup after suffering a medial collateral ligament problem ahead of Brazil’s opening matches.
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Brazil celebrated when Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar would travel to the 2026 World Cup.
Now, concern is replacing optimism.
The Brazilian star is reportedly dealing with a problem involving his medial collateral ligament, creating uncertainty just weeks before the tournament begins.
Questions around Neymar’s fitness had already appeared after he disappeared from Santos plans shortly after his selection for the national team.
Some supporters believed the forward was simply focusing fully on World Cup preparations. Others questioned whether the injury concerns were genuine.
New reports suggest the situation is more serious than many expected.
Neymar is expected to spend approximately two to three weeks out of action, placing several important fixtures at risk.
The injury already rules him out of Brazil’s preparation matches against Panama and Egypt.
Attention now shifts toward Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco on June 14, a match Neymar could also miss if recovery takes longer than expected.
Brazil’s remaining group matches are scheduled against Haiti on June 20 and Scotland on June 25, giving the medical staff a small window to recover their biggest star if the opening match arrives too soon.
For coach Ancelotti, the timing could hardly be worse.
Neymar remains one of the central figures in Brazil’s attack despite his recent injury struggles, and uncertainty around his condition immediately changes the mood around one of the tournament favourites.
The coming days will now be focused entirely on recovery, rehabilitation, and whether Brazil’s biggest star can beat the clock once again.