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Neymar and Pulisic sidelined by calf injuries impacting World Cup play

Soccer stars Neymar and Christian Pulisic are both sidelined with calf injuries, impacting their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar, playing for Santos, has been out for a month with a reported second-degree calf strain and is ruled out of Brazil's next match, with potential to miss the entire group stage. Pulisic aggravated a calf injury during the USMNT's opening World Cup game, forcing him out by halftime and making his availability for the next match uncertain. AI

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Neymar and Pulisic sidelined by calf injuries impacting World Cup play

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    Neymar, Christian Pulisic Hampered By Calf Injuries In 2026 World Cup

    A calf strain will likely keep Neymar, Jr. out of Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage games. The status of Christian Pulisic for the USMNT's next game is unclear.