Coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will miss Brazil's opening World Cup match against Morocco this Sunday. The 34-year-old forward has been sidelined due to a persistent calf injury. According to Ancelotti, the current plan is for the star player to return to full team training sometime next week. This timeline leaves his availability for the second group stage match against Haiti on June 20 highly uncertain. Ancelotti noted that Neymar is working diligently to ensure a speedy recovery. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has not featured for the Brazilian national team since 2023.