India, June 16 -- As the FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway, many Brazilian fans were eager to see Neymar back on the biggest stage. However, those hopes have been put on hold after the star forward was ruled out for the entire group stage while recovering from a grade-two calf injury suffered during his time with Santos FC. Brazil's medical staff have opted for a cautious approach, keeping him out of matches against Morocco and Haiti with the aim of having him fully fit for the knockout rounds.

While Neymar continues his recovery through physiotherapy and individual training sessions, there has been happier news away from football. Neymar and Bruna Biancardi recently announced that they are expecting another daughter together. The baby will...