Neymar set to be available for Brazil's World Cup opener vs Morocco

The flagship tournament starts on June 11.

All of the teams are preparing heavily for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at this moment. The upcoming edition of the mega competition is scheduled to take place in Mexico, Canada and the USA.

Having won the flagship tournament five times, the Brazil national football team are the record winner of the prestigious title. They will now be eager to win it for the sixth time. Under Carlo Ancelotti, there are some improvements in their playing style.

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, they have secured victories in both of their international friendly fixtures. Supporters are also waiting for the 34-year-old Neymar to be in action for Brazil. He has been included in the final 26-man roster by Carlo Ancelotti, but has missed both of the warm-up games due to an injury.

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Neymar injury update

As per recent reports, Neymar is set to return for the Brazil national football team for their opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Morocco. It was believed that the 34-year-old might recover in time for the second game, which is against Haiti.

This can be a big injury boost for A Selecao, who are set to take on the Atlas Lions on June 13. Neymar can play a crucial role because of his experience on the field and his skills. He might be useful for Ancelotti both in midfield and on the attacking front.

The Brazil national football team is placed in Group C for the flagship tournament. Other than Morocco, they will take on Haiti and Scotland in the group stage. Their pre-World Cup performances have impressed the fans and they will be looking to enter the world stage with the same energy.

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