Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Neymar Jr Undergoes Knee Surgery for 2026 World Cup
Neymar Jr, a famous Brazilian football player, had surgery on his knee.
He hurt his knee but kept playing to help his team, Santos, avoid being moved to a lower league.
He played through the pain and even scored goals to help his team stay safe.
Now, he had surgery to fix his knee.
The surgery was successful, and he is expected to recover in about a month.
Neymar wants to play in the next World Cup in 2026, and his coach, Carlo Ancelotti, might help him achieve that goal.
Neymar is a hero to his team and fans, and everyone hopes he will be back playing soon.
His next match for Brazil is against Morocco on June 16, 2026.
Neymar Jr underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on December 22, 2025, to repair a torn medial meniscus in his left knee.
He played through the injury to help Santos avoid relegation, scoring crucial goals in the final matches.
The surgery was performed by Brazil's national team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, who has previously treated Neymar's other injuries.
Recovery is expected to take around a month, with Neymar aiming to return to play during the FIFA international window in March 2026.
Neymar's contract with Santos expires at the end of 2025, but extension talks are ongoing, and he hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup, with Brazil's opening match against Morocco on June 16, 2026.
- Who
- Neymar Jr, a Brazilian football player for Santos
- What
- Underwent arthroscopic surgery for a torn medial meniscus in his left knee
- When
- December 22, 2025
- Where
- Location not specified, but surgery was confirmed by Santos
- Why
- To repair the torn meniscus and begin recovery, with the aim of returning to play in time for the 2026 World Cup
- Player
- Neymar Jr
- Injury
- Torn medial meniscus in left knee
- Team
- Santos
- Surgery Date
- December 22, 2025
- Recovery Time
- Approximately one month
- Contract Status
- Expires at the end of 2025, extension talks ongoing
- World Cup Goal
- 2026 World Cup
- Next Brazil Match
- June 16, 2026 against Morocco
