Brazil’s Neymar, left, looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near Latest York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)
Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained on the World Cup for the primary time Tuesday in an indication he could also be nearing a return.
The 34-year-old has been undergoing treatment for the reason that squad’s arrival in the USA, but took one other step in his recovery process as he was out running at Brazil’s training base in Latest Jersey.
Brazil’s all-time record scorer has yet to return to full training after missing the team’s opening 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday.
Neymar has been an integral a part of Brazil’s last three World Cup campaigns but there was some surprise at his inclusion this time as injuries have prevented him from playing for his country in any respect since 2023.
He has featured in only half of his club’s games within the Brazilian league, cup and Copa Sudamericana this 12 months as a consequence of various fitness issues.
Brazil’s next game is against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday. They face Scotland of their final Group C game in Miami on June 24.
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