Ancelotti announces Neymar’s absence from the match against Morocco

Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, announced that Samba will miss its star Neymar in its first match in the group stage against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.
Ancelotti said that Neymar is working to regain his fitness as soon as possible, expressing his hope that he will return to training next week.
He added that he called Neymar to the Brazilian squad to participate in the 2026 World Cup not only for his football skills, but also for his experience, considering that he will be a good role model for young players in Brazil.
Neymar (34 years old) is still suffering from a leg muscle injury, and the Brazilian Football Confederation recently confirmed that the player is making progress in his recovery.