CBF confirms Neymar's status for Brazil's next Copa match | OneFootball

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Neymar will not travel to Philadelphia, where Brazil faces Haiti this Friday (19), in the second matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to a statement from the CBF press office, Neymar will remain in New Jersey to “optimize the final stage of his recovery process.”

Focus on recovery

Neymar trained on the pitch for the first time this Wednesday (17) since joining the Brazil national team for the World Cup.

According to the outlet "ge", the No. 10 took part in activities split into two sessions.

In the morning: The player went out onto the pitch and trained with the rest of the squad for the first time.

In the afternoon: Neymar did individualized work in the gym at the hotel where the delegation is staying.

The afternoon session was closely monitored by fitness coaches Cristiano Nunes and Mino Fulco, with a focus on strength, stretching, and stability exercises.

To reduce the risk of a new injury at this final stage, the medical department’s recommendation is strict.

The star is forbidden from taking part in activities involving physical contact, challenges, shoving, or sliding tackles, protecting the player until he is fully cleared.

The forward has not played an official match since May 17, when he was still wearing the Santos shirt.

Since then, his entire routine has been changed with a single objective: to focus exclusively on physical rehabilitation in an attempt to be available to the Brazil coaching staff during the World Cup.

Full CBF statement

Player Neymar will not travel with the delegation to Philadelphia.

He will remain in New Jersey to optimize the final stage of his recovery process, making use of the excellent facilities at The Ridge hotel and the Columbia Park training center.

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