- Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia due to an ongoing calf injury.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that Neymar will remain in New Jersey to optimise the final stage of his recovery, utilising local hotel and training facilities.
- Neymar had already been sidelined for Brazil's opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite his injury.
- His first potential opportunity to join the squad or feature in a match could be against Scotland in Miami next Wednesday, which is Brazil’s final group game.
- Brazil, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, still need to secure their place in the knockout stages following their stalemate with Morocco.
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