Today on World Cup Talk, Christina starts with the biggest tension point of the day: Brazil preparing for the possibility of Neymar missing the group stage, and what that says about risk management at the World Cup.

• Why Neymar’s status changes Brazil’s early tournament psychology
• Christian Pulisic training separately and what it means for the U.S. attack
• Alphonso Davies fitness concerns and Canada’s tactical identity
• Why early draws and stubborn underdogs are putting favorites under pressure
• How fan scenes across host cities are energizing the event
• Why ticketing and resale issues still matter to ordinary supporters

Sources synthesized from recent World Cup coverage over the past 24 hours, including Reuters, ESPN, Sky Sports, Goal, local host-city reporting, and other major sports outlets.