Neymar and Danilo to Miss Rest of Group Stage With Ankle Injuries

Brazil's Neymar reacts after a challenge from Serbia'a Sasa Lukic during the Soccer Football—FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022—Group G—Brazil vs. Serbia match at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022. Amanda Perobelli/Reuters

DOHA—Brazil duo Neymar and Danilo will miss their country’s remaining two World Cup group games and face a fight to be fit for the knockout stage after sustaining injuries in Thursday’s 2–0 win over Serbia, a source close to the team told Reuters on Friday.

Brazil top Group G and next face Switzerland and Cameroon. The team’s doctor said that talisman Neymar and ever-reliable full back Danilo would only miss the Swiss game.