Neymar expected to return for Brazil against Scotland in World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in their final World Cup group match against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar would participate in individual training on Saturday and join team practices on Monday. He missed Brazil's first two matches, including a 3-0 victory over Haiti. Neymar, Brazil’s career scoring leader, has been recovering from an injury sustained while playing for Santos in May. He aims to make an impact as Brazil completes Group C play.
- •Neymar missed Brazil's first two World Cup matches.
- •Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti without Neymar.
- •He is set for individual training on Saturday.
- •Team practice scheduled for Monday before match on Wednesday.
- •Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar injury update: Brazil coach says star will be back next week
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland
"Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night. Neymar missed Brazil's first two games of the tournament, including Friday's 3-0 win over Haiti. Ancelotti said Neymar would go through individual training on Saturday, train with the team on Monday and “will be available” for Brazil when it closes Group C play against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida.
"Brazil star Neymar has missed the 2026 World Cup so far with a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will return in time for the Scotland match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:59 AMNeymar injury update: Brazil coach says star will be back next week
Brazil star Neymar has missed the 2026 World Cup so far with a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will return in time for the Scotland match.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:34 AMNeymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night. Neymar missed Brazil's first two games of the tournament, including Friday's 3-0 win over Haiti. Ancelotti said Neymar would go through individual training on Saturday, train with the team on Monday and “will be available” for Brazil when it closes Group C play against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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