Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil's World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt.

Carlo Ancelotti named his 26-man Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and no name drew more attention than Neymar. The 34-year-old is back at Santos FC after stepping away from European football,

Neymar is currently locked into a rehabilitation program that has kept him separated from the main group during Brazil‘s training sessions. To maximize his chances of being fully fit for the Selecao‘s looming 2026 World Cup opener, the Santos superstar ...

Brazil will have to face the friendly against Egypt - their final World Cup warm-up – without their talismanic figurehead, as Neymar has been officially ruled out of the upcoming trip to Cleveland. The Santos star is set to remain at the national team's training base to undergo intensive physiotherapy in a desperate race against time.

Neymar will not travel to Cleveland for Brazil's World ​Cup warm-up match against Egypt ‌on Saturday as he continues to receive intensive treatment for a calf ​injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) ​said on Thursday.

Fans are forced to wait even longer for the Brazilian legend’s return to the Seleção.

Brazil opens Group C against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium before facing Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24. With less than two weeks remaining before kickoff, all eyes will be on Neymar’s recovery and whether he can get himself fit in time for his another World Cup appearance.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar will compete with Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha for playing time if the veteran forward is fit to play at the World Cup.