Brazil Says Neymar's Calf Injury Recovery on Track

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's football federation announced Tuesday that Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury. An MRI scan showed continued positive developments in the treatment process, according to the federation. The star player continues his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the national team's medical staff. The medical team is gradually increasing his training load to prevent re-injury as he works toward a return to play, the federation said. The process is progressing within the expected timeline. Medical reports indicate Neymar is not expected to feature in Brazil's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco. The final decision on his tournament participation will depend on how the rehabilitation process unfolds.