Neymar available for Brazil against Scotland at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Neymar is cleared to play for Brazil in their final group match against Scotland on June 24, 2026. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar's availability after he trained with the team, overcoming a calf injury that sidelined him since May. Having not participated in the first two matches, Neymar's presence is significant for Brazil, which leads Group C with four points. A win would secure their position at the top of the group heading into the knockout stages.
- •Neymar last played for Brazil three years ago due to injury.
- •He has scored 79 goals in 129 international appearances.
- •Brazil is currently tied for first in Group C with Morocco.
- •The match is set for June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil projected lineup vs Scotland: Will Neymar make World Cup 2026 debut?
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar will be 'available' for Brazil vs. Scotland, but will he play?
"Neymar has arrived with Brazil for the team's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday, another sign the superstar forward is set to make his debut at this year's tournament after missing the first two matches. Brazil's lineup will be announced later Wednesday. Neymar was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus, flashing a thumbs-up, giving a wave and slapping hands with a few Brazilian well-wishers as he made his way inside the stadium and toward the team’s locker room.
"Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer Neymar can make his 2026 World Cup debut in the final group stage match against Scotland.
"Brazil will aim to clinch Group C when it faces Scotland on Wednesday, June 24 in Miami.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:16 PMNeymar arrives with Brazil as lineups for World Cup match against Scotland await
Neymar has arrived with Brazil for the team's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday, another sign the superstar forward is set to make his debut at this year's tournament after missing the first two matches. Brazil's lineup will be announced later Wednesday. Neymar was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus, flashing a thumbs-up, giving a wave and slapping hands with a few Brazilian well-wishers as he made his way inside the stadium and toward the team’s locker room.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:49 PMIs Neymar playing vs. Scotland? Latest Brazil team news for World Cup Group C finale
Brazil fans may be on the verge of having their hero back on the pitch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:07 AMBrazil projected lineup vs Scotland: Will Neymar make World Cup 2026 debut?
Brazil will aim to clinch Group C when it faces Scotland on Wednesday, June 24 in Miami.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:57 AMNeymar will be 'available' for Brazil vs. Scotland, but will he play?
Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer Neymar can make his 2026 World Cup debut in the final group stage match against Scotland.
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