Neymar Nears Return for Morocco Clash

Optimism is growing within the Brazilian national team's camp regarding the possibility of regaining the services of their star and captain Neymar da Silva before the anticipated match against the Moroccan team, marking the start of the "Seleção's" journey in the 2026 World Cup.

The Brazilian newspaper "Globo" revealed that Neymar underwent MRI scans in the past hours to monitor the progress of the injury that kept him out of group training, confirming that the medical follow-up results showed positive progress in the recovery process.

According to the same source, the Brazilian star continues to follow his therapeutic and rehabilitation program, which combines medical treatment, physiotherapy, and individual physical work, with increasing satisfaction from both the medical and technical teams regarding his response to the treatment.

The newspaper indicated that the initial plan was to prepare Neymar for the second group stage match against the Haitian team on June 19. However, the rapid improvement in his health has reopened the possibility of his participation in the opening match against the Moroccan team.

She added that the player might join the group training sessions in the coming days, which will give the coaching staff a clearer picture of his readiness to participate in the anticipated match.

Despite the positive atmosphere surrounding Neymar's situation, the Brazilian national team's medical staff is still handling his health condition cautiously, preferring to wait before giving the final green light for his return to competitions, to avoid any potential setbacks.

If his readiness is confirmed, the Brazilian team might regain one of its key offensive weapons before the anticipated match against the "Atlas Lions," scheduled for next Saturday in the first round of the group stage.