Neymar misses training to get his injury checked, risking missing out on the 2026 World Cup squad.

According to Reuters, Neymar did not participate in the first training session of the Brazilian national team in preparation for the upcoming tournament. World Cup 2026The 34-year-old star was taken for a medical examination to assess the extent of his injury.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed that the 34-year-old striker is recovering from a right calf injury. Neymar Instead of attending training at the Granja Comary training center, he was taken to a private clinic in Teresopolis for scans and further examinations.

At this point, Brazil is waiting not only for the results of the medical examination, but also for an answer to the question of whether their biggest star will be ready for the World Cup stage. The CBF stated that "no further information will be released until the medical team completes its assessment of Neymar's condition."

According to O Globo, Neymar's physical condition is worrying, despite initial reports from Santos stating he only had minor swelling in his calf. There is even a possibility that coach Carlo Ancelotti will drop Neymar from the squad. Brazil national team roster Qualifying for the World Cup at the last minute is not impossible.

Earlier, the Brazilian superstar traveled from Sao Paulo to the team's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro by private helicopter and landed directly at the training ground. The Brazilian team has three more training sessions before their friendly match against Panama at the Maracana Stadium on June 1st.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti currently does not have a full squad available, as Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, and Gabriel Martinelli are preparing for the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain this weekend.

Initially, Neymar was not part of coach Ancelotti's plans throughout the Italian strategist's time leading the national team. Sharing his thoughts on the decision to include him in the 26-player World Cup squad, Coach Ancelotti affirmed that Neymar was not favored simply because of his fame. He emphasized that this decision depended entirely on the player's physical condition and form, rather than any emotional factor.

Neymar is currently Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances. However, he hasn't played for the Selecao since 2023. His return is met with considerable skepticism regarding his fitness and form after a long period battling injuries. Furthermore, his time at Santos was not particularly impressive.

After their match against Panama, Brazil will play a friendly against Egypt before kicking off their World Cup campaign with a clash against the reigning African champions, Morocco. Brazil is in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.