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sports.ndtv.comHere’s the latest on Neymar’s status, based on recent Brazilian sports coverage:
- Neymar has been dealing with knee-related issues and underwent arthroscopy in late 2025, with recovery ongoing as of early 2026. This has limited his playing time and clocked in as a major factor for his 2026 plans.[3][4]
- In early 2026, Neymar was reported as returning to training with Santos and aiming to be available for competitive matches in 2026, though his availability depends on his rehabilitation progress and fitness clearance.[2]
- There’s ongoing media attention around Neymar’s potential to earn a call-up to the national team for 2026, with discussions centered on his form, fitness, and the coaching staff’s assessment ahead of friendlies and the World Cup window.[8][2]
Notes:
- The most concrete updates focus on his recovery timeline and return-to-play plans at Santos, which influence future national-team prospects.[2][3]
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Citations:
- Neymar's late-2025 knee arthroscopy and early-2026 recovery plans reported by ESPN and Globo/GE coverage.[4][3][2]
- Ongoing discussions about a potential Brazil call-up tied to his fitness status.[8][2]