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 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 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,

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 stated this Friday that his withdrawal from the Brazilian national team for the matches against Colombia and Argentina was a mutual decision to avoid risking his recovery. "We had long discussions,

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.