Brazil has ruled out Neymar for the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Coach Dorival Júnior says in a video published by the Brazil Football Confederation on Friday that Neymar,

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.

Neymar will not make his comeback into the Brazilian national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina due to injury. Coach Dorival Junior said late Friday that Neymar, defender Danilo and goalkeeper Ederson could not play.

Neymar Jr has been dropped from Brazil’s squad ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month. The 33-year-old was a surprise call-up for the internationals earlier, but Globo reports he is “not physically fit enough” due to a thigh injury.

Real Madrid striker Endrick replaced Neymar in the Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia.