Brazilian soccer star Neymar (Alhilal) will go under the knife after being stretchered off during a 2026 World Cup North America qualifier. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced through its official channels on Monday (Aug. 19) that “Neymar underwent tests that confirmed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee.” “Neymar will undergo surgery, the date of which has not been set,” the CBF said. “Neymar’s recovery program will be determined at a later date,” his club, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, said in a statement. Neymar had played in a South American qualifier for the 2026 North and Central American World Cup in Montevideo, Uruguay, the day before, but was injured in the first half .He stepped on the ground after a tussle with opponent Nicolas De Lacroix and went down hard. Screaming in pain, Neymar slapped the ground with his hands in agony and was eventually stretchered off. As he was being carried off, he covered his eyes with his hands as if to hide his tears. Fearing a serious injury, Neymar was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, which would require surgery and leave him out of action 바카라사이트 for an extended period of time.