Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: Latest news and updates as World Cup giants still without Neymar for Group C clash

Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.

The forward, who has been battling a calf injury, was already sidelined for Brazil’s opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.

A statement issued by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday stated:

“Neymar will not travel with the squad to Philadelphia. He will remain in New Jersey to optimise the final stage of his recovery, utilising the excellent facilities at The Ridge hotel and the Columbia Park training complex.”

Haiti have no new injury concerns, with Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor set to lead the line once again.

Possible Haiti line-up: Placide; Arcus, Delcroix, Ade, Experience; Bellegarde, Jean; Deedson, Casimir, Providence; Isidor

Neymar has once again been ruled out due to his calf injury, but Ancelotti has a fully fit squad otherwise. Changes could be in the offing after an underwhelming opening display.

Possible Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Henrique, Raphinha, Vinicius; Cunha

Brazil face Haiti at 1:30am BST on Saturday 20 June (8:30pm ET) in Philadelphia. Viewers in the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV 1 and STV, with coverage starting at 1:15am BST. It can also be live-streamed on ITVX.

Brazil are looking for their first victory of the World Cup as they take on Haiti late on Friday in Philadelphia.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side endured a difficult opening match against Morocco, going behind in New York before a sublime equaliser from Vinicius Jr.

They had to settle for a point in the end and will have to play again without Neymar, who has been ruled out of this clash due to injury.

As for Haiti, they made it tough for Scotland in their opening game but need the biggest result in their football history to claim their first point in World Cup football.