India, June 13 -- Neymar Jr has been ruled out of Brazil's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco on Sunday (Indian Standard Time). The forward's much-awaited return to the international circuit has been delayed due to a calf injury. However, despite the setback, head coach Carlo Ancelotti included the striker in the squad, but on the eve of the match against Morocco, it was confirmed that Neymar would not recover in time.

However, Ancelotti also issued a reassuring update, saying Neymar has been progressing well and is doing everything in his power to recover in time to play some part in the 48-team tournament.

"Neymar is working very hard to recover as quickly as possible," Ancelotti said on Friday.

"We called him up not o...