Neymar Set to Miss Brazil’s World Cup Opener Against Morocco

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Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will miss Brazil’s opening World Cup match against Morocco due to a lingering calf injury. The 34-year-old striker is expected to resume full training next week, but his participation in the second game against Haiti remains in doubt. Brazil will wrap up their group stage against Scotland on 24 June. Neymar is Brazil’s record scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances and could appear in his fourth World Cup.

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