VIDEO. Terrible injury. Neymar was carried off the pitch in tears and fitted with an orthosis

On the night of October 18, the 2026 World Cup 4th qualifying round match between the Brazilian and Uruguay national teams was played on the South American field. The match ended with the victory of the Uruguayan team with a score of 2-0.

45+4 of the match. Brazilian star striker in minutes Neymar He had to replace Richarlison.

Neymar injured his left leg during a fight with Nicolas De La Cruz.

Thereupon, Ney was taken off the field in tears.

Later, a video of the moment Neymar left the stadium emerged. They put an orthosis on his left leg. An orthosis is an external medical device designed to replace the structural and functional properties of the neuromuscular and skeletal system: unloading, fixing, activating and restoring the functions of a damaged joint or limb.

Neymar was last injured a month ago. Jorge Jesus, head coach of the Saudi Al-Hilal team where the Brazilian player currently plays, said that the striker is experiencing muscle discomfort.

Darwin Nunez and De La Cruz scored for Uruguay in the match against Brazil.

Pentacampeons have 7 points after 4 rounds of qualifying to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the South American region. Uruguay and Venezuela have the same number. The leader is Argentina, which advances without losses.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

4th round, 17-18 October

Uruguay – Brazil – 2:0

Goals: Darwin Nunez 42, de la Cruz 77

Uruguay: Rochet, Araujo, Caceres, Olivera (Vina, 84), Valverde, De La Cruz, Ugarte, Pellistri (Piqueres, 88), Nandez (Mendes, 68), Araujo (Vecino, 87), Nunez.

Brazil: Ederson, Yan Couto (Neres 73), Marquinhos, Gabriel, Carlos Augusto (Arana 73), Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes (Rafael Veiga 84), Vinicius Junior (Mateus Cunha 84), Rodrigo, Neymar (Richarlison, 45), Gabriel Jesus.

VIDEO. Terrible injury. Neymar was taken to the pitch in tears and fitted with an orthosis

Video review of the match:

VIDEO. Terrible injury. Neymar left the field in tears