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Neymar and Pulisic sidelined by calf injuries impacting World Cup play

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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.

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