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,

RIO DE JANEIRO — 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, coach Dorival Júnior said in a video published by the Brazil Football Confederation.

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.

Expectations were sky-high after Neymar was included in Brazil's 23-man roster for the upcoming Conmebol World Cup qualifier games against Colombia and Argentina. However, the former Barcelona player has been nursing a left thigh injury and a decision was taken to leave Neymar out of the squad for the upcoming games.

Neymar was Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 WC qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team

Neymar has officially been called up for Brazil’s upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. However, one question lingers—will he reclaim his iconic shirt number?

Neymar Junior has been named in the Brazil provisional squad for the March international break, after a year and a half out of the Brazil squad.

Brazil has recalled Neymar for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina in March, the football federation announced on Thursday.

The anticipation is building as one of the most storied rivalries in soccer is set to unfold in the latest chapter of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. For fans worldwide, the prospect of seeing Lionel Messi and Neymar face off once again is thrilling.

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.

Neymar's wait for his next Brazil cap will continue after the Santos forward was withdrawn from their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.