Neymar trains with Brazil at World Cup, nearing return from injury

Brazil's star forward Neymar took a significant step in his recovery Tuesday, training with the national team at the World Cup for the first time since sustaining a right calf injury in late May. The 34-year-old has been undergoing treatment at the team's training base in New Jersey since their arrival in the United States.

While Neymar has not yet returned to full training, his participation in drills signals he may be nearing a return to the pitch. He missed Brazil's opening 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has been an integral part of the team's World Cup campaigns but his inclusion in this squad raised some eyebrows due to persistent injury issues.

Neymar has played in only half of his club's matches this year across various competitions due to fitness concerns. Brazil's upcoming fixtures include a match against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday, followed by their final Group C game against Scotland in Miami on June 24.