For months, Neymar’s return to the Brazil national team has been one of the most talked-about topics in South American soccer. However, in a disappointing turn of events, the Santos ace will not be available after suffering a left thigh injury that has ruled him out of action.

Neymar Jr. missed the matchup against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers. One of the most highly anticipated matchups for soccer fans was set to take place on Matchday 14 of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers,

Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.

Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. were teammates for years, first at FC Barcelona and then at Paris Saint-Germain. During their time together, the Brazilian forward taught Leo a technique that he later used in key moments of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Neymar was ruled out by Brazil on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Neymar, goalkeeper Ederson and defender Danilo were not fit to play for unspecified reasons,

With crucial matches against Colombia and Lionel Messi's Argentina approaching, Brazil's national team has made a key decision regarding Neymar's participation in the upcoming international break.

Neymar has been dropped from the Brazilian National Team for the upcoming matches against Colombia and Argentina in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers due to an injury, coach Dorival Júnior announced this Friday.