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Neymar made a long-awaited return to the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup and the superstar forward is eyeing what is likely to be his final shot at soccer's biggest global prize.

A month after overtaking the great Pele as Brazil's all-time top scorer, Neymar sustained a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his left knee during an October 2023 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.

It has been a long road back to fitness and the 34-year-old has not played for the Selecao since.

There was, therefore, great intrigue when Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

But the former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona favourite's injury problems are not behind him just yet.

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Is Neymar injured?

Neymar was called up for the World Cup despite struggling with a calf injury, which kept him out of both of Brazil's warm-up games against Panama and Egypt.

After medical checks on the problem, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said: "The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters.

"He will continue the recovery and physical preparation process planned by the Brazilian National Team's medical staff."

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Will Neymar play against Morocco?

As things stand, Neymar is not expected to play in Brazil's opening game against Morocco in New Jersey on Saturday June 13.

A statement from the CBF on June 8 said Neymar was targetting the Morocco game, but a report the following day by sports newspaper Globo stated he would not be ready in time.

Neymar is expected to play a part in the tournament, though, with Brazil's second Group C game against Haiti on June 20 in Philadelphia a more realistic target for his return.

Brazil World Cup schedule

DateTime (ET)MatchLocationSat, Jun. 136 p.m.Brazil vs. MoroccoMetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)Fri, Jun. 199 p.m.Brazil vs. HaitiLincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)Wed, Jun. 246 p.m.Scotland vs. BrazilHard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)

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Here are the athletes who earned All-Mid Ohio Athletic Conference for the 2026 spring sports season:

Baseball

• Player of the Year: Jayden Collins, Highland.
• Coach of the Year: Donnie Kline, Highland.
• First team: Landon Perry, Clear Fork; Kurt Hat, Galion; Jayden Collins, Highland; Morgan Kline, Highland; Caleb Youngman, Highland; Ray J Scott-Harbolt, Marion Harding; Jaren Holden, Ontario; Aiden Bowers, River Valley; Pate Crawford, River Valley; Quinton Albert, Shelby; Kaleb Stairs, Shelby.
• Second team: Jacob Brokaw, Clear Fork; Kane Hay, Galion; Trey Longwell, Galion; Zach Church, Highland; Rhett Russell, Highland; Caleb Metz, Marion Harding; Tyson Lind, Marion Harding; Max Ciroli, Ontario; Avery Hamper, Pleasant; Nolan Bailey, River Valley; Brady Bowman, Shelby.
• Honorable mention: Brevyn Bias, Clear Fork; Emory Main, Galion; Nolan Landefeld, Highland; Jaden Jordan, Marion Harding; Guy Trader, Ontario; Cole Bailey, Pleasant; Collin Peterson, River Valley; Conner Hartz, Shelby.

Softball

• Player of the Year: Kylie Eastep, River Valley.
• Coaches of the Year: Sami Martin, Shelby; Adam Brokaw, Clear Fork.
• First team: Jada Brokaw, Clear Fork; Katelyn Carr, Galion; Kate Clements, Highland; Lydia Shaffer, Highland; Ellie Dawson, Ontario; Morgan Pearson, Ontario; Faith Staley, Pleasant; Kylie Eastep, River Valley; Sam Woods, River Valley; Natalie Kennard, Shelby; Braylee Sturts, Shelby.
• Second team: Miley Shafer, Clear Fork; Mya Perry, Clear Fork; Sara Holt, Galion; Saylor Squires, Highland; Maddy Stuckman, Highland; Macey Harper, Marion Harding; Lily Grace, Ontario; Saylor Smith, Ontario; Chloe Addis, River Valley; Kendall Bowman, Shelby; Karlie Walp, Shelby.
• Honorable mention: Millie Chamberlain, Clear Fork; Madison Beck, Galion; Dalaynie Hernandez, Highland; Allison Hecker, Marion Harding; Sophie Scuster, Ontario; Brooklin Hohler, Pleasant; Emerson Osom, River Valley; Jordan Thauvette, Shelby.

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Boys Tennis

• Player of the Year: Cooper Brokaw, Clear Fork.
• Coach of the Year: Dustin Ellis, Marion Harding.
• First team: Cooper Brokaw, Clear Fork; Kade Beachy, Clear Fork; Sebatian Lisiecki, Marion Harding; Jeffrey Stimson, Marion Harding; Regan Tway, Marion Harding; Issac Rice, Marion Harding; Alex Yancy, Pleasant.
• Second team: Trevor Blum, Clear Fork; Mathew Stover, Marion Harding; Landon Blackford, Marion Harding; Justin Switaj, Ontario; Griffin Gleespen, Pleasant; Luke Russell, Pleasant; Paxton Putnam, Shelby.
• Honorable mention: Johnny Annis, Clear Fork; Zach Moneysmith, Galion; Jesse Stamp, Marion Harding; Henry Yugovich, Ontario; Landon Severns, Pleasant; Sid Osborne, River Valley.

Boys Track and Field

• Athlete of the Year: Xavier Trent, Ontario.
• Coach of the Year: Rachel Miller, Ontario.
• First team: Matthew Miller, Highland; Jett Black, Highland.
• Second team: Joey Dietsch, Pleasant; Caden Barsic, Highland; Kael Swartz, River Valley; Ben Isler, River Valley.
• Honorable mention: Caleb Burton, Highland; Owen Winkelfoos, Highland; Hudson Howell, Highland; Colt Craig, River Valley.

Girls Track and Field

• Athlete of the Year: Princess Timko, Shelby.
• Coach of the Year: Rachel Miller, Ontario.
• First team: Finley Blevins, River Valley; Kynzie Green, Highland.
• Second team: Erica Mason, River Valley; Madalyn Gwinner, River Valley.
• Honorable mention: Erica Mason, River Valley; Cassidy Elliott, River Valley; Avril Mason, River Valley; Finley Blevins, River Valley; Romy Yancey, Marion Harding; Carmen Parker, Marion Harding; Kashmere Brownridge; Laila Mitchell; Mia Diamond, Highland; Reagan Maibach, Highland; Kaitlyn Hedrick, Highland; Laila Mitchell, Highland; Ava Fichtner, Highland; Mabri Miller, Highland.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: All-Mid Ohio Athletic Conference spring sports lists for 2026

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