Lucas Paqueta suffered an injury that ruled him out of the Round of 16 clash vs Norway, and Neymar could return to the starting lineup.

Neymar didn't play in Brazil's win over Japan in the Round of 32, and Carlo Ancelotti explained the reason behind his absence.

Why is Neymar on the bench for Brazil vs Japan today? Read the official updates on Carlo Ancelotti's fitness management plan for the superstar at the 2026 World Cup.

Beyond the roar of the international crowds, the Brazilian had been making major moves of his own, reportedly stepping away from the negotiating table of a possible highly anticipated MLS reunion with Lionel Messi.

Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with how Brazil played against Scotland while also encouraged about Neymar's return.

Facing Scotland for the last 2026 World Cup game of Group C, Neymar has been left out of Brazil's starting XI.

Brazil face Haiti for Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup, but Carlo Ancelotti's men will once again have to take the pitch without Neymar.

As the five-time world champion looks to get its campaign back on track, fresh details have emerged regarding the superstar forward's situation ahead of the must-win encounter.

Despite missing the friendlies and the opening match against Morocco, Neymar Jr. is reportedly making significant progress in his recovery from injury. Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, he could soon make his debut for the Canarinha during the group stage.

In the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup debut of Brazil against Morocco, Neymar is not going to play.

While the five-time world champion enters the tournament among the favorites to lift the trophy, concerns over the fitness of its all-time leading scorer have become one of the dominant storylines ahead of kickoff.

While the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there are several other icons who will also be playing in their final World Cup in 2026.

While optimism has grown following the latest medical assessments, the chances of the superstar featuring in the opening match appear to be fading.

While Brazil issued a statement revealing that Neymar is making "good progress" in his recovery from injury, the star forward still doesn't have a return date to Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Brazil and Egypt are set to meet in one of the final tune-up matches before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with much of the attention focused on Neymar.