Will he miss the World Cup? Neymar undergoes surgery and we now know when he will return
Neymar's rollercoaster return to his boyhood club has taken another twist as the Brazil forward underwent knee surgery on Monday, a procedure his club says was successful but that leaves questions about his availability for the start of the next season and his ambitions with the national team.After a turbulent year punctuated by injuries, Neymar opted for a meniscus operation following the conclusion of the 2025 Serie A campaign.The 33yearold had battled through pain in recent weeks, helping the club stave off relegation with crucial performances, including a 30 victory that secured their place in the division, before committing to surgery that Santos hopes will allow him to begin 2026 with clearer fitness prospects.In a statement released by Santos, club officials confirmed Neymar "underwent surgery this Monday morning... an arthroscopy was performed to treat a lesion in the medial meniscus. […]