Brazil begins World Cup preparations amid Neymar injury concerns

Brazil's national football team has commenced its training camp for the 2026 World Cup, but concerns linger over star player Neymar's calf injury. Neymar, along with other Brazilian players, arrived at the Granja Comary training center near Rio de Janeiro via helicopter. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed all expected players have reported.

Only three of the 26 players selected by coach Carlo Ancelotti are still in Europe, participating in the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. These include Marquinhos from PSG, and Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. Neymar has missed recent matches for his club Santos due to his injury and is almost certain to sit out Sunday's friendly against Panama, which will serve as a farewell match for the team in Rio before their departure to the United States.

Brazil is scheduled to play another friendly on June 6 against Egypt in Cleveland before the World Cup begins. The five-time world champions will open their tournament campaign on June 13 against Morocco, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland.