Neymar will be absent from the field until 2026 due to a meniscus injury, missing the last three matches of the season for Santos.

Neymar will return to the field only in 2026, after missing the last three matches of the season for his team, Santos, due to a meniscus injury. According to Le Figaro, citing Globo Esporte, the player has been complaining of knee pain since October 19. This is his fourth injury in 2025, and Neymar underwent surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023. His dreams of participating in the 2026 World Cup are becoming increasingly distant, considering his health issues. Santos will still play in 2025 against the teams Sport, Juventude, and Cruzeiro.