Neymar Ruled Out of Brazil’s World Cup Match Against Haiti

Brazil’s football federation said on Thursday that Neymar will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia for its second World Cup match against Haiti. The announcement means the star forward will miss his second game of the tournament, after also sitting out Brazil’s opener because of an injury.

The article says there is still no clear timetable for Neymar’s first minutes at this World Cup, despite the excitement and tears he showed before the tournament when he was named in Brazil’s squad. Brazil is expected to advance deep into the competition, but his return remains uncertain.

While Brazil plays in Philadelphia, Neymar will stay in New Jersey, where he is continuing rehabilitation from the injury. It remains to be seen when he will return to the pitch, and when he will make his first World Cup appearance since Qatar.