New Delhi, June 20 -- Neymar Jr once again missed Brazil's game as the 34-year-old remained at the team's training base in New Jersey and didn't travel with the squad for their crucial Group C encounter against Haiti in Philadelphia. The former Barcelona star had earlier missed Brazil's 1-1 draw against Morocco and witnessed the entire game from the bench.

Despite carrying an injury, Neymar was picked up by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti in their 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, something that was being debated ever since the travelling squad was announced. Neymar had undergone tests on his right calf on Monday to determine the progress of the injury that he sustained while playing with Santos on May 17.

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