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Neymar Jr. faces a brutal timeline for the World Cup after a calf injury sidelined him just before Brazil’s squad assembled — tests now show he’ll miss two to three weeks, putting his opening match availability in serious jeopardy. With his last Seleção appearance over two years ago and this potentially his final World Cup, the pressure mounts as he races against the clock to return in time for Brazil’s second game against Haiti at the earliest. The team’s medical staff confirmed the injury is more severe than initially thought, and even the best-case scenario leaves him just days from Brazil’s first match against Morocco. While stars like Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha are ready to step up, a setback could force a roster change before kickoff. Everyone’s hoping Neymar heals fully and joins Brazil’s quest for a sixth title — a tournament that could be his last.

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