Brazil readies lineup for World Cup match vs Haiti, Neymar out

Brazil's national team trained in New Jersey on June 17, 2026, with forward Neymar joining the squad for a brief 10‑minute session before focusing on individual work. Despite his presence, the striker remains sidelined with a grade‑two calf injury and is not expected to feature against Haiti.

The team will face Haiti on Friday, June 19, at the Philadelphia Stadium in the second match of Group C. Coach Carlo Ancelotti kept the exact starting XI secret but hinted at changes, with a likely lineup of Alisson; defenders Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; midfielders Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; and attackers Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Viní Júnior. Brazil seeks its first win after a 1‑1 draw with Morocco, while Haiti, returning to the World Cup after 52 years, aims for its first point in the tournament.