Neymar Misses Brazil’s Haiti Clash as Calf Injury Keeps Star in New Jersey

Brazil forward Neymar will not feature in his nation’s second FIFA World Cup group game against Haiti as he works through a calf injury.

The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the 34-year-old will stay in New Jersey to finish the last stage of his recovery programme.

Neymar has not completed a full training session with the squad since arriving at camp. He picked up the injury while representing Santos in May.

Brazil began their World Cup run with a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Officials still expect he could rejoin the team later in the competition.