Neymar Jr. missed the matchup against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers. One of the most highly anticipated matchups for soccer fans was set to take place on Matchday 14 of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers,

With crucial matches against Colombia and Lionel Messi's Argentina approaching, Brazil's national team has made a key decision regarding Neymar's participation in the upcoming international break.

Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.

Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. were teammates for years, first at FC Barcelona and then at Paris Saint-Germain. During their time together, the Brazilian forward taught Leo a technique that he later used in key moments of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The anticipation is building as one of the most storied rivalries in soccer is set to unfold in the latest chapter of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. For fans worldwide, the prospect of seeing Lionel Messi and Neymar face off once again is thrilling.

Real Madrid striker Endrick replaced Neymar in the squad. Ederson's substitute was Lyon's Lucas Perri, while Flamengo defender Danilo was replaced by his club teammate Alex Sandro, also a Brazil veteran.

Real Madrid striker Endrick replaced Neymar in the Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia.

Neymar has been dropped from the Brazilian National Team for the upcoming matches against Colombia and Argentina in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers due to an injury, coach Dorival Júnior announced this Friday.