Neymar trains again as Romário tears into Brazil's opener

Neymar back in training, a month out

Neymar trained on Tuesday. First session in a month after that calf injury kept him out of the opener (4) (5). He still has steps to clear before he can play. But he is on the pitch again, and the timing matters, Haiti are next.

Romário let loose on the Morocco performance

Romário did not hold back. "What happened against Morocco was a beating. They ran over us. Their midfield took over the game," he said after Brazil 1–1 Morocco (3). His fix was simple: "At a World Cup, you don't worry about burning players. Play whoever is in form and whoever isn't, get them out. Fuck it." That is a World Cup winner telling Ancelotti to drop the loyalty picks.

Where was Endrick?

Endrick watched the full 90 minutes from the bench. Journalist Osvaldo Pascoal went in hard: "What hasn't Endrick fulfilled to be on the pitch?" (2). Brazil scored once against Morocco and needed more. Vinícius Júnior started. Matheus Cunha came on. Igor Thiago got minutes. Endrick did not. After a month of calling for more attacking edge, Ancelotti left his most direct runner unused. Haiti might force the question again.

Fan reactions

Brazilian fans on Reddit are in a reflective mood. One post unpacks the weight of being the only nation to attend every World Cup and the second-most appearances in the final, an expectation that colours every group-stage stumble link. The mood is not panic, but the patience is thin.