Brazil and Al-Hilal forward Neymar will undergo knee surgery due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury and a torn knee meniscus sustained in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay (0-2).
This was announced by the press service of the Saudi club. The 31-year-old Brazilian was seriously injured during the game and left the field in tears.
The statement from the press service of Al-Hilal says:
The medical tests Neymar underwent, confirmed the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tear injury in his knee, he will be going through surgery and then a treatment program that will be determined later.
Thus, Neymar will miss seven to nine months.
