Ancelotti Confirms Neymar’s Absence for Brazil’s Match Against Morocco in 2026 World Cup

morocco-in-world-cup-2026/">Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Brazilian national team, has confirmed that star player Neymar da Silva will miss the upcoming match against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.

The tournament commenced last Thursday and will run until July 19, featuring 48 teams from various continents.

Brazil is placed in Group C alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti, as they aim to reclaim the title that has eluded them since their last victory in 2002.

The Brazilian team is preparing to face Morocco at the New York/New Jersey stadium, scheduled for 1 AM on Sunday local time in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and 2 AM in the UAE.

During a press conference, Ancelotti stated, “Neymar is working hard to recover as quickly as possible, and he is expected to return to the team next week.”.

He added, “We called up Neymar not only for his technical quality but also for his experience and the example he can set for the younger players in our squad.”.