Brazil striker Neymar exited their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Uruguay in tears, after appearing to have suffered a catastrophic knee injury on Tuesday. In the 44th minute, Nicolas de la Cruz tackled Neymar poorly from behind as he fell knee first. Neymar went down badly, clutching his injured left leg and asking for help, as his teammates worriedly watched. Neymar was treated for a few minutes before being wheeled off the pitch on a stretcher. Uruguay 2-0 Brazil: CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Darwin Nunez, Nicolás de la Cruz Shine; Neymar Leaves Field With Injury
Brazil Striker Neymar Suffers Knee Injury After Poor Tackle
Neymar stretchered off in tears after an injury nearing halftime of Uruguay-Brazil.
This was the play that took Neymar out.
He was later seen hobbling to the locker room helped by someone. pic.twitter.com/iHmSHR4gUb
— Nico Cantor (@Nicocantor1) October 18, 2023
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